| Ohio has the honor of being the birthplace of | | | | The major industries of the state are |
| many American presidents; thus the nickname | | | | agriculture, livestock, fisheries and |
| Mother of Modern Presidents. The name Ohio | | | | forestry, mining, manufacturing and real |
| stems from the Indian name of the river Ohio | | | | estate. |
| meant beautiful river. Indeed this beautiful | | | | |
| river paved the way for the great | | | | The major agricultural crops are soybeans, |
| industrialization of the State in modern | | | | green house grown cash crop and corn. |
| times. | | | | Cabbages, cantaloupes and tomatoes are grown |
| | | | commercially. Maple syrup is also |
| Physical Geography and Demographics | | | | commercially produced. Eggs, dairy products |
| | | | and livestock are the top revenue earners for |
| Ohio sprawls over some 116,096 sq km or | | | | the state. |
| 44,825 square miles which includes 378 square | | | | |
| miles of inland water. Another inland square | | | | The mining industry produces lime and coal. |
| miles of 3,499 of Lake Erie also belongs to | | | | The state is also a commercial producer of |
| state. Ohio then is the 34th largest state | | | | crushed stone, sand, gravel, natural gas, |
| in the United States. Ohio has 88 counties, | | | | lime, petroleum, and salt. |
| and 61 cities. | | | | |
| | | | The Ohio real estate industry is an upcoming |
| Ohio is lucky to have a strategic location. | | | | major industry. Reputable Ohio real estate |
| The state links the Midwest regions to the | | | | firms can provide free listings of beautiful |
| Northeast. Ohio is bounded on the north by | | | | homes and acreages. Ohio real estate agents |
| Lake Erie, on the south by Ohio River. In | | | | can be counted on to provide efficient |
| the east is Pennsylvania. Michigan occupies | | | | service and accurate estimates. Sellers can |
| the northwest border. Ontario is situated on | | | | be assured of fair selling prices and |
| the northern border and Indiana flanks the | | | | profits, and buyers can be guaranteed |
| west. West Virginia and Kentucky rises on | | | | accurate estimates. Ohio real estate agents |
| the southeast. | | | | have updated listings of properties up for |
| | | | sale. These real estate properties are |
| With its population of 11,464,042 in 2005, it | | | | situated all over the state. On top of this, |
| ranked 7th in the number of populated states. | | | | Ohio real estate firms can provide |
| The population is mix of ethnic races, | | | | information about housing taxes, and |
| whites and blacks, Asians, Native Americans | | | | mortgages. |
| and native Hawaiians. | | | | |
| | | | Health and Education |
| Climate | | | | |
| | | | Health centers and hospitals with modern |
| Ohio is subject to mild to cold winter and | | | | facilities have been serving the people of |
| warm to hot summers. The climate is also | | | | Ohio. Healthcare facilities are also |
| influenced by the cold dry polar air of | | | | available. In education, Ohio has |
| Canada and the humid air of the Gulf of | | | | prestigious colleges and universities. |
| Mexico. | | | | Degrees in education, business, arts and |
| | | | sciences and medicine are offered. For |
| History | | | | public education, the state has spent $8.928 |
| | | | per student. |
| Ohio became the 17th state of the US on March | | | | |
| 1, 1803. Prior any foreign settlements were | | | | Off to Ohio |
| established, native Indians populated Ohio. | | | | |
| Ohio was the proverbial hunting ground for | | | | A blend of the rural and the urban awaits |
| beaver pelt. Ohio also played a role in the | | | | those who wish to relocate or invest in Ohio. |
| American Revolution and the Civil War. | | | | Investing in Ohio will be fruitful, |
| | | | considering its many industries and strategic |
| Industries | | | | location. |
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