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Kentucky
Capital: Frankfort
State abbreviation: Ky
Population: 4,241,474
U.S. Representatives: 6
Entered Union: June 1, 1792
State Tree: Tulip Poplar
State Flower: Goldenrod
State Bird: Kentucky cardinal
State Song: My Old Kentucky Home
Nickname: Bluegrass State
Largest Cities: Louisville, Lexington, Owensboro, Bowling Green, Covington, Richmond, Frankfort
Land area: 39,728 sq mi. (102,896 sq km)
Number of counties: 120
Largest County: Jefferson
Residents: Kentuckian
www.Kentucky.gov