Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBKentucky (US: / kənˈtʌki / ⓘ kən-TUK-ee, UK: / kɛn -/ ken-), [ 5 ] officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, [ c ] 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.
Kentucky Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBMar 13, 2023 · Kentucky is in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky, the 37th largest state by land area. Kentucky is bordered on the north by Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana, on the east by West Virginia and Virginia, on the south by Tennessee, and the west by Missouri. Overall, Kentucky occupies 40,408 square miles.
Geography of Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBA map of Kentucky. Kentucky is situated in the Upland South region of the United States. [1] A significant portion of eastern Kentucky is part of Appalachia. Kentucky borders seven states, from the Midwest and the Southeast.
Kentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Kentucky, constituent state of the United States of America. It is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to the east; Tennessee to the south; and Missouri to the west. The capital, Frankfort, lies between the state’s two major cities—Louisville and Lexington.
Map of the State of Kentucky, USA - Nations Online Project
WEB1 day ago · The detailed map shows the US state of Kentucky with boundaries, the location of the state capital Frankfort, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, railroads and airports.
Kentucky ‑ Indigenous History, Bluegrass & Bourbon
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Kentucky became the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains in 1792. It is home to the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass music.
Kentucky - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBKentucky is a state in the United States. Its capital is Frankfort. It touches the states of Missouri (by the Mississippi River), Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia (by the Ohio River), Tennessee and Virginia. There are many rivers in Kentucky.
Kentucky - Frontier, Civil War, Agriculture | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · French and Spanish explorers first came to Kentucky via the rivers of the Mississippi basin in the 17th century, and traders from the eastern colonies entered the region during the early 18th century, primarily by way of …
Kentucky Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
WEBCapital: Frankfort. Biggest City: Louisville. Abbreviation: KY. State bird: cardinal. State flower: goldenrod. HISTORY. People first came to the land now called Kentucky at least 14,000 years...
Kentucky summary | Britannica
WEBKentucky, officially Commonwealth of Kentucky, State, southeastern central U.S. Area: 40,408 sq mi (104,656 sq km). Population: (2020) 4,505,836; (2023 est.) 4,526,154. Capital: Frankfort. Kentucky is bordered by Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.