1) Ohio is located in the midwestern United States, with its capital and largest city being Columbus. The main industries are manufacturing, finance, coal mining, agriculture, and tourism. 2) Ohio's population has grown significantly since 1800 and is currently around 11.6 million people. The climate is humid continental throughout most of the state. There are many state and national parks, forests, and wildlife areas across Ohio. 3) In addition to industry, the economy also includes science and technology centers. Popular tourist destinations include Cincinnati, Sandusky, Canton, Put-in-Bay, Oberlin, and Akron. Famous Ohioans include astronaut James Lovell, NBA star LeBron James

1. P R O J E C T A B O U T A M E R I C A N S T A T E S
OHIO
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Mº Rosario Lopez Fernandez

2. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT OHIO
– Where it is: Ohio is one of the 50 states in the United
States. Its capital is Columbus. Columbus is also the
largest city in Ohio. Ohio has industry as their main
source of income. Other important sources of
income are finance , coal mining , agriculture and
tourism.
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Population: From just over 45,000 residents in 1800, Ohio's population grew at rates
of over 10% per decade until the 1970 census, which recorded just over 10.65 million Ohioans.
Growth then slowed for the next four decades.
The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Ohio
was 11,613,423 on July 1, 2015, a 0.67% increase since the 2010 United States Census.
Here is a graph of Ohio's population growth from 1800–2000:
As of 2011, 27.6% of Ohio's children
under the age of 1 belonged
to minority groups.
6.2% of Ohio's population
is under
5 years of age, 23.7 percent
under 18 years of age, and 14.1
percent were 65 or older.
Females made up approximately
51.2 percent
of the population.

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Climate: The climate of Ohio is a humid continental climate throughout most of the
state except in the extreme southern counties of Ohio's Bluegrass region section,
which are located on the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate and
Upland South region of the United States. Summers are typically hot and humid
throughout the state, while winters generally range from cool to cold.Precipitation in
Ohio is moderate year-round. Severe weather is not uncommon in the state, although
there are typically fewer tornado reports in Ohio than in states located in what is known
as the Tornado Alley. Severe lake effect snowstorms are also not uncommon on the
southeast shore of Lake Erie, which is located in an area designated as the Snowbelt.

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Ohio's Parks
83 State Parks • 20 State Forests • 22 State Memorials
2 State Scenic Rivers • 2 State Fish Hatcherys • 4 State
Nature Preserves
9 State Reserves • 1 State Natural Area • 1 State
Nursery
28 State Wildlife Areas • 2 State Fish Hatcherys • 1
National Forest
1 National Historic Landmark • 2 National Historic Parks
• 3 National Wildlife Refuges
1 Metro and City Parks

8. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT OHIO
A W Marion State Park
The rolling woodlands and quiet waters of A.W. Marion State Park offer
visitors a welcome escape from the rigors of everyday life. This small but
unique park offers a variety of recreational activities while maintaining a
quiet atmosphere of natural serenity. This is the official page:
Originally built in the fall of 1812 by Kentucky troops under the command
of Lt. Col. Robert Pogue, the fort was enlarged to almost double the
original size during the spring of 1813 by Ohio militia soldiers under the
command of Capt. Daniel Hosbrook. This is the official page:
Fort Amanda State Park
State Parks:

9. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT OHIO
Gifford State Forest is the smallest of Ohio's state forests, at 320 acres,
but offers some very pleasant hunting and hiking opportunities in the
scenic northern edge of Athens County. The is the official page:
GIFFORD STATE FOREST
The Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in the system. The
Zaleski State Forest Backpack Trail was established on the forest to
provide backpacking opportunities as well as to introduce some scenic
and historic aspects of the forest. The is the official page:
ZALESKI STATE FOREST
States Forest:

10. ECONOMY IN OHIO
• The economy of Ohio nominally would be the 25th largest
global economy behind Sweden and ahead of Nigeria
according to the 2013 World Bank projections, and the 24th
largest global economy behind Sweden and ahead of
Norway according to the 2013 International Monetary Fund
projections.
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11. WHAT TO DO IN OHIO
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• Ohio is considered a center of science and
industry, with museums dedicated to such in
Columbus, COSI, the Great Lakes Science
Center in Cleveland, the Imagination Station
in Toledo, and the Boonshoft Museum of
Discovery in Dayton.
• In Ohio you can see several things:

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The Great Lakes Science Center in
Cleveland
Columbus, COSI

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The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in
Dayton.
The Imagination Station in
Toledo

14. WHERE TO GO IN OHIO
• Cincinnati: Cincinnati is one of Ohio's largest cities and home
to a number of important cultural institutions and
interesting sites. In the summer, Fountain Square becomes
an outdoor gathering point for locals and visitors.
• Sandusky: The summer resort destination of Sandusky extends
for some 6 miles along the shores of Lake Erie, with a wide
range of leisure facilities on its Kelleys Island beaches.
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15. WHERE TO GO IN OHIO
Canton: located in the heart of Amish country, it has a number of
attractions worth visiting for travelers who choose to stop
Put-in-Bay: The small town of Put-in-Bay has only a small number of regular
residents, but in the summer the number swells to three times its normal size.

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Newark: Newark is home to numerous cultural, historical, and
natural treasures.
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Oberlin: Oberlin, home to Oberlin College, is a pleasant community
with a history stretching back to 1833.

17. WHERE TO GO IN OHIO
Akron: Akron, 35 miles south of Cleveland, is the "rubber capital of the
world". Located here are the headquarters of Goodyear, Bridgestone and
Uniroyal.
Warren:Warren is a small city with a surprising number of things to see
and do.

18. MOST RELEVANT PEOPLE FROM OHIO
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● James A. Lovell, Jr.: Born on March 25, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio,
James A. Lovell Jr. was a test pilot before becoming a NASA
astronaut. His early interest in rocket science took him to places
literally out of this world. For a time, Lovell was the world’s most
traveled astronaut and part of several historical firsts with his flights on
Gemini 7, Gemini 12 and Apollo 8. On Apollo 13, Lovell and his crew
turned an imminent catastrophe into a “successful failure” as they
brought home a damaged spaceship. Lovell retired from the space
program in 1973 and has worked in the private sector.

19. MOST RELEVANT PEOPLE FROM OHIO
Lebron James: Born in Ohio in 1984, LeBron James garnered
national attention as the top high school basketball player in the country. With his
unique combination of size, athleticism and court vision, he became one of the
premier players in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After leading the Miami
Heat to titles in 2012 and 2013, he returned to Cleveland and helped the team
reach the NBA Finals in 2015.

20. MOST RELEVANT PEOPLE FROM OHIO
Clark Claver: Born on February 1, 1901, in Ohio, Clark Gable
initially had a hard time getting Hollywood roles, due to his big ears. After
signing with MGM, he was cast with stars like Greta Garbo and Joan
Crawford, and his popularity soared. He hit box-office gold with such
films as It Happened One Night and Gone with the Wind. His final film,
The Misfits, was also Marilyn Monroe’s last film.

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