Illinois
Became a state: December 3, 1818 (21st state)
Area: 57,918 sq mi (ranked 25th in size)
Population: 12,419,293 (ranked 5th in population)
Capital: Springfield
Largest City: Chicago (population 2,873,321)
Bordering States: Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Iowa, Wisconsin
Origin of state name: Illinois is the French version of an Algonquin Indian word for "warriors" or "tribe of superior men."
State Nickname: Prairie State
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: California Illinois native Purple Violet
State Tree: White Oak
State Gemstone: Fluorite
Trivia: Metropolis the home of Superman really exists in Southern Illinois. Their local hero is celebrated in every way they can. The local bank is "home of super financial services." The town newspaper calls itself The Planet. A sign in the grocery store informs customers: "Just as Superman stands for truth, justice and the American Way, Food World stands for quality, convenience and friendly service." Even the Chamber of Commerce used to give free packets of Kryptonite to children.
Abbreviation: IL
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