Capital: Columbus (also the largest city).
Joining the US: March 1, 1803, as the 17th state.
Nickname: "Mother of Presidents" — eight American presidents have been born or lived in Ohio (including Ulysses S. Grant, William McKinley, and William Howard Taft).
Location and landscape: Ohio borders Lake Erie (north), Pennsylvania (east), West Virginia and Kentucky (south, via the Ohio River), Indiana (west), and Michigan (northwest).
The landscape varies from flat farmlands and industrial areas to hills in the southeast.
Economy and importance: The economy is diverse and strong: industry (automobiles, steel, machinery), agriculture, technology, and services.
Ohio is often considered a "swing state" in elections and is representative of broader American trends.
Besides Columbus, important cities include Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo.
Famous facts: Birthplace of aviation: The Wright brothers (from Dayton) flew the first airplane here.
Strong universities, including The Ohio State University in Columbus (one of the largest in the US).
Known for rock 'n' roll (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland), professional sports (NFL, NBA, MLB), and as the "heart of the country" ("The Heart of It All").
In short: Ohio is a typical, influential American Midwest state with a mix of industry, agriculture, cities, and countryside and a rich history in politics and innovation.
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