Kentucky lies in the Midwest, along with Virginia, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts is a constitutional state. This means that all laws and regulations of the state are considered to be the common decision of the people. Kentucky is also known for its whiskey production.
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Basic Information About Kentucky
- State Name: Kentucky
- State Abbreviation: KY
- Capital: Frankfort
- Largest City: Louisville
- Area: 104,659 km2 (37th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 4,467,673 (26th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: Western half of the state CST (UTC-6) and summer CDT (UTC-5), eastern half of the state EST (UTC-5) and summer EDT (UTC-4)
- More Information:Speed Limits in Kentucky, Current Time in Kentucky, Minimum Wage in Kentucky
What to See in Kentucky
- Mammoth Cave National Park
- Louisville Mega Cavern
- Keeneland Caverns in Lexington
- Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto
- Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort
- National Corvette Automobile Museum in Bowling Green
- Cave Hill Cemetery
- Willett Distilling Company distillery in Bardstown
- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. in Louisville
- Natural Bridge Park near Slade
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Kentucky, post in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Kentucky
Date of Kentucky’s Entry into the Union
June 1, 1792 (15th in order)
Kentucky state nickname
The Bluegrass State
The Highest Mountain in Kentucky
Black Mountain (1,263 metres)
Rivers in Kentucky
- Mississippi River (3,730 km)
- Ohio River (1,579 km)
- Cumberland River (1,107 km)
- Tennessee River (1,049 km)
- Green River (618 km)
Airports in Kentucky
- Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky International Airport
- Louisville International Airport
- Lexington – Blue Grass Airport
- Hopkinsville – Campbell Army Airfield
- Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
Kentucky Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Kentucky
- University of Kentucky
ZIP Codes
40003-42788
Kentucky Weather
Kentucky is located in a subtropical climate zone, with four seasons. Kentucky summers tend to be hot, with temperatures as high as 32°C in the shade. Temperatures drop to -6 °C in winter.
Unfortunately, natural disasters are not that rare in Kentucky, with ice storms, windstorms, tornadoes and floods hitting the state from time to time.
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Largest Cities in Kentucky
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington-Fayette | 295,803 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Ironville | 288,649 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Meads | 288,649 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Louisville | 243,639 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Lexington | 225,366 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 58,067 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Owensboro | 57,265 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Covington | 40,640 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Hopkinsville | 31,577 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Richmond | 31,364 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Kentucky
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $6.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $4.88
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.53
- Milk (1 l): $0.48
- Bread (500 g): $1.89
- Rice (1 kg): $4.13
- Egg (12 pcs): $1.75
- Cheese (1 kg): $12.59
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $9.23
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $12.74
- Apples (1 kg): $3.65
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.15
- Oranges (1 kg): $3.45
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $3.99
- Potatoes (1 kg): $2.48
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $1.77
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.30
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $6.00
Grocery prices in Louisville effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, they vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Kentucky
- Gemstone: pearl
- Fossil: brachiopod
- Insect: bee
- Music: bluegrass
- Stone: Kentucky agate
- Horse: English Thoroughbred
- Flower: goldenrod
- Mineral: charcoal
- Motyl: monarch
- Drink: milk
- Fruit: fruits
- Bird: red cardinal
- Fish: Kentucky redfish
- Sports car: Chevrolet Corvette
- Tree: Tuliptree
- Wildlife: gray squirrel
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