Kentucky Travel Guide

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populo…
Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville. As of 2024, the state's population was approximately 4.6 million.
  • Admitted to the Union: June 1, 1792 (15th)
  • Capital: Frankfort
  • Largest city: Louisville
  • Elevation: 750 ft (230 m)
  • Country: United States
  • Before statehood: Part of Virginia (District of Kentucky)
  • Largest county or equivalent: Jefferson

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