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Kentucky is probably known around the world through the global food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken, but there is more to the state than just fried chicken. Kentucky is the 15th state to enter the Union, and the first one to do so on the western frontier. The state was once part of Virginia before joining the Union in 1792. Nicknamed "The Bluegrass State" because of the abundant bluegrass present in the state's pastures, Kentucky has one of the most fertile soils in America.
Origin of State's Name: The name Kentucky has been attributed to several Native Indian terms. One of these terms is the Iroquoian Indian word Ken-tah-ten meaning land of tomorrow. Other possible origins include cane and turkey lands or dark and bloody ground.
Capital City: Frankfort is the capital city of Kentucky and county seat of the Franklin County. It is populated by 27,077 people. Kentucky is bordered by Illinois, Indiana and Ohio to the north. Virginia and West Virginia border Kentucky to the west, Tennessee to the south and Missouri to the west.
Population: As of 2009 Kentucky ranks 26th among the states in terms of population with 4,314,113 residents.
Driving: Information on driver's licenses, testing centers, requirements, and applications can all be found in the
Kentucky Transportation webpage.
Agriculture and Industry: Kentucky's agricultural products include tobacco, hogs, soybeans, corn and dairy products. Horses and cattle are also important sectors of the state's agriculture. Major industries in Kentucky include food processing, coal mining, tourism and the production of transportation and electric equipment, chemicals, machinery and tobacco products.
State Bird: Through a resolution of the Senate of Kentucky, the state bird, the Cardinal was adopted on February 26, 1926.
State Tree: The Tulip Poplar is Kentucky's state tree. The coffee tree was the state tree before it was changed to the Tulip Poplar in 1976.
State Flower: The Goldenrod was named as Kentucky's state flower on October 1, 1942
State Song: "My Old Kentucky Home" was adopted as state song on March 19, 1928 by the Kentucky Legislature. The song was written by Stephen Foster.