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