It is known as the Prairie State or Land of Lincoln (named after Abraham Lincoln, who lived there for a long time).
Capital: Springfield.
Largest city: Chicago (in the northeast, on Lake Michigan) – a global city with millions of inhabitants.
Accession to the US: December 3, 1818 (as the 21st state).
Illinois features a strong contrast between metropolitan life (Chicago with its port, O'Hare Airport, and economy) and vast prairies and agricultural areas in the center and south.
It is an important transportation hub: connecting the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River.
The economy is based on agriculture (corn, soybeans), industry, finance, and manufacturing.
Politically, it is often a swing state, but in recent decades it has leaned towards democracy, primarily due to the influence of Chicago.
In short: a diverse, central state with a mix of modern metropolis and rural America.
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