This Midwest State borders 5 other states, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania and has no coastline. The capital city is Columbus, which is also the largest metropolitan area. Other prominent cities include Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo.
Forests cover over less than one-fourth of the state and the buckeye is the official state tree.
The western part of Ohio is generally flat land, while the eastern part has hills. Lake Erie is Ohio's most important lake, and is one of the five Midwestern Great Lakes. The Ohio River forms the southern and eastern borders of the state. There are more zoos, historic properties and agricultural fairs in Ohio than in any other US state. Travel50.Com Home .