Kentucky, US

About

Kentucky covers 40,409 square miles spanning diverse geography including mountains, plateaus, fertile plains and swamps. It shares borders with 7 states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri.

The climate is humid subtropical with abundant rainfall. Winters are cool while summers are hot and humid.

Economy and Industry

Kentucky has a diversified economy led by manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, transportation and tourism. Key industries include automotive manufacturing, aerospace, aluminum production, food processing and distilling.

Major companies like UPS, GE Appliances and Ford have operations in Kentucky. The state leads in tobacco and bourbon production. Tourism draws visitors to the Kentucky Derby and bourbon distilleries on the Bourbon Trail.

Culture and Demographics

Kentucky has about 4.5 million residents. The population is predominately white at 87%, with Black or African Americans making up 8%. The culture reflects traditional southern hospitality mixed with Appalachian influences.

Education and Sports

The University of Kentucky and University of Louisville are the two major universities with storied college sports programs. Churchill Downs racetrack and the Louisville Slugger Museum are icons of Kentucky’s sports legacy.

Government and Politics

The capital is Frankfort while Louisville is the largest city. The current governor is Andy Beshear, a Democrat. Kentucky has voted Republican in recent presidential elections.

Conclusion

In summary, Kentucky is known for horse racing, bourbon, coal mining and scenic natural beauty. It has a diversified economy and culture deeply rooted in the American South. Kentucky offers a unique blend of pioneering history, hospitality and tradition.

Quick Facts about Kentucky

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Geography

Kentucky is located at 38°12'2"N 84°52'39"W (38.2004200, -84.8776200). It has 7 neighbors: Missouri, Tennessee, West Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Virginia.

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The largest city of Kentucky is Louisville with a population of 760,026. Other cities include, Lexington-Fayette population 314,488, Meads population 288,649, Ironville population 288,649 and Lexington population 225,366. See all Kentucky cities & populated places.

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People born in Kentucky, including actress Abby Brammell, race horse Sunday Silence, actress Una Merkel, .

List

• Levi Day Boone (American mayor (1808-1882)) he was born in 06/12/1808
• Fletcher Stockdale (American politician (1823-1890)) he was born in 01/01/1823
• Bill Coleman (American musician) he was born in 04/08/1904
• Vernon Benjamin Mountcastle (American neuroscientist) he was born in 15/07/1918
• Frederick William Franz (American Jehovah's Witness leader) he was born in 12/09/1893
• David S. Walker (American politician (1815-1891)) he was born in 02/05/1815
• Paul Tanner (American trombonist) he was born in 15/10/1917
• Benjamin M. Friedman (American economist) he was born in 01/01/1944
• Milton George Henschel (American Jehovah's Witness leader (1920-2003)) he was born in 09/08/1920
• Arthur Lake (actor (1905-1987)) he was born in 17/04/1905
• Citation (Thoroughbred race horse; winner of US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1948) was born in 11/04/1945
• Marvin Hart (American boxer) he was born in 16/09/1876
• Ben Lucien Burman (American writer) he was born in 12/12/1895
• J. Lawrence Smith (American chemist, mineralogist, and student of meteorites (1818-1883)) he was born in 17/12/1818
• Dorothy Spencer (American film editor) she was born in 03/02/1909
• Elizabeth Blair Lee (an American woman who lived through the American Civil War, and wrote hundreds of letters) she was born in 20/06/1818
• Jack Lawrence (American singer and banjoist) he was born in 18/12/1976
• Bernard Coy (American bank robber) he was born in 13/02/1900