Geography of Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBKentucky can be divided into five primary regions: the Cumberland Plateau in the east, which contains much of the historic coal mines; the north-central Bluegrass region, where the major cities and the state capital (Frankfort) are located; the south-central and western Pennyroyal Plateau (also known as the Pennyrile or Mississippi Plateau); the...
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.
Kentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts
WEB2 days 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.
Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBThe state is home to the world's longest known cave system in Mammoth Cave National Park, the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the contiguous United States, and the nation's two largest artificial lakes east of the Mississippi River.
Kentucky Geography: Kentucky Regions and Landforms
WEBKentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the east-central United States. It is bordered on the north by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio; on the south by Tennessee; by West Virginia and Virginia on the east and …
Kentucky Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
WEBKentucky contains six different geographical regions. Farthest east is the Mountain Region, a part of the Appalachian Mountain chain. Forests, high ridges, and narrow, V-shaped valleys are here,...
Kentucky | History, Geography & Facts - Study.com
WEBNov 21, 2023 · See interesting Kentucky facts including its history, population, demographics, economics, and more. Learn about the unique Kentucky geography along with its natural history.
Map of the State of Kentucky, USA - Nations Online Project
WEB3 days ago · General Map of Kentucky, United States. 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 …
Geography of Kentucky - Maps of World
WEBAug 6, 2022 · Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the east-central United States. It is bordered on the north by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio; on the south by Tennessee; by West Virginia and Virginia on the east and Missouri borders Kentucky on the west.
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.
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