Geography
Ohio
i s 220 miles long and 220 miles wide. The capital of Ohio is Columbus. Ohio is bordered
by Pennsylvania
and West
Virginia on the east. On the west Ohio shares its border
with Indiana.
To the north of Ohio is Michigan
and Lake
Erie. Ohio is bordered by Kentucky
and West Virginia in the south. The major rivers
are the Ohio River, Cuyahoga River, Miami River,
Sandusky River and the major lakes are Lake Erie, Grand Lake.
Ohio is made up of rolling plains.
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 The Current population in Ohio is 10,847,115. The
population density is is 262 people per square mile.
History
Ohio entered the U.S. Union March ,1 1803
Climate
Ohio
has cold winters and warm, humid summers with an average temperature
of 52°, Fahrenheit. Monthly average temperatures range from a high
of 85.8 degrees to a low of 15.5 degrees.
History
Did you know that seven presidents were born in
Ohio? Also, it was the birthplace of the first major league
baseball team. In my family my grandmother was born in Ohio.
Ohio entered the U.S. Union March ,1 1803
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Food
Ohio invented the
all-American favorite, the hot dog!
A typical American kid's meal
would be: Chicken fingers and that American classic: the
Hotdog!
Here's a
traditional recipe from Ohio:
OHIO Chili Recipe
1 pound pork sausage
1 pound ground round
2 cups onion -- minced
1/3 cup garlic -- minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/3 cup hot chile powder
3 whole bay leaf
2 teaspoons ground
cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground
allspice
2 tablespoons tabasco
sauce
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons
Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
28 ounces tomato puree
32 ounces canned kidney
beans -- drained
Combine sausage, beef,
onions, garlic, chile powder, and bay leaf in a
stockpot over a moderate
flame. Heat and stir for 10-15 minutes, until
browned. Add
remaining ingredients and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Serve
hot, garnished with a
dollop of sour cream. Serves 12.
from: http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/staterecipes.html
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Economy
Ohio grows soybeans and dairy
products and corn. Their livestock includes hogs, cattle
,poultry and eggs. They are used to sell and manufacture
goods. The
cost of living in this State is that you must leave behind
your old culture and your old home.
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Government
The Governor is
Bob Theft.
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Cultural
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In
Cleveland, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been welcoming
visitors from all over the world to explore the legends,
roots, and history of rock music.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland,
Ohio. Every year they induct a new musician into the
Hall of Fame.
Museums: Cincinnati Art Museum,
Akron Art Museum.
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Fun and
Recreation
If
you went to Ohio then you would probably play baseball because ,Ohio
is in the middle of the U.S. Also, you would go camping for the same
reason. Maybe you would visit a museum.
Ohio
has a lot of sports teams. They are:
Professional
Info from: http://www.50states.com/sports/ohio.htm
Family Values
The
responsibilities of the mother in a typical American Family are to
take care of the baby in the family .The responsibilities of a
father in a typical American family are to work and sometimes pay
the bills. The responsibilities of the children in a typical
American family are to go to school, and do chores.
Education
University Of
Phoenix, DeVry University and ITT Tech are some of the
Colleges and University in Ohio.
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Culture Walls 
Author: My
name is Jack and my family is from all different parts of Europe.
Some parts are Hungary and Poland.