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Illinois Almanac: Facts and FiguresQuick Facts and Figures on the State
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Illinois is one of the East North Central states of the US.
Illinois was transformed into a leading manufacturing region in the late 19th century but continued as a major producer of farm commodities. Chicago, a great metropolis on Lake Michigan, is Illinois’s principal economic and cultural center.
Illinois Almanac
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| Official Name |
Illinois |
| Capital |
Springfield |
| Nick Name |
Prairie State |
| Motto |
State sovereignty, national union |
| Location & Region |
39.78143 N, 089.64465 W |
Midwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1970 |
| Statehood |
December 03, 1818 |
21st state |
| Population |
12,419,293 |
223.40 sq mi. |
5th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Naperville, Peoria |
| Bordering States |
North: Wisconsin North East: Lake Michigan
East: Indiana (Wabash River forms part of the Eastern boundary)
South: Kentucky (Ohio River forms the Southern boundary)
West: Missouri and Iowa (Mississippi River forms the Western boundary) |
| Number of Counties |
102 Counties in Illinois |
Largest County
(by population) |
Cook County |
5,376,741 |
946 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
21 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election) |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 20 Representatives (19 Representatives as of the 2002 election) |
| Time Zone |
Central Standard Time |
Illinois Climate and Weather |
| Illinois has four distinct seasons, ranging from cold winters to hot, somewhat humid summers. By far the best time to visit is May-October, when temperatures are mild and fairly predictable. In winter, temperatures may vary as much as 20 degrees F/11 C in an hour, and the wind can make very cold temperatures even colder -- and more dangerous (dress very warmly if you're visiting then).
Northern Illinois averages 25 F/-4 C in January, 75 F/24 C in July.
Southern Illinois averages 36 F/2 C in January and 79 F/26 C in July.
Central Illinois gets more than its share of ice storms during the winter and tornadoes during spring and summer.
The Chicago area within 3 mi/5 km of Lake Michigan tends to get much more snow than the rest of the city because of the "lake effect." |
| Highest Temperature |
117 degrees
July 14, 1954 - East St. Louis |
| Lowest Temperature |
-36 degrees
January 5, 1999 - Congerville |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
87.1 degrees |
9.8 degrees |
Illinois Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
600 |
| Highest Point |
Charles Mound |
1,235 |
| Lowest Point |
Mississippi River |
279 |
Illinois Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
57,914.38 |
25th |
| Land Area |
55,583.58 |
95.98% |
| Water Area |
2,330.79 |
4.02% |
| Forested Land Area |
12.1% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
390 miles |
210 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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