Geography of Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBKentucky can be divided into five primary regions: the Cumberland Plateau in the east, which contains much of the historic coal mines; the north-central Bluegrass region, where the major cities and the state capital (Frankfort) are located; the south-central and western Pennyroyal Plateau (also known as the Pennyrile or Mississippi Plateau); the...
Kentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · Kentucky, constituent state of the United States of America. It is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to the east; Tennessee to the south; and Missouri to the west. The capital, Frankfort, lies between the state’s two major cities—Louisville and Lexington.
Kentucky Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBMar 13, 2023 · Kentucky is in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky, the 37th largest state by land area. Kentucky is bordered on the north by Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana, on the east by West Virginia and Virginia, on the south by Tennessee, and the west by Missouri. Overall, Kentucky occupies 40,408 square miles.
Kentucky Geography: Kentucky Regions and Landforms
WEBKentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the east-central United States. It is bordered on the north by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio; on the south by Tennessee; by West Virginia and Virginia on the east and …
Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBKentucky (US: / k ə n ˈ t ʌ k i / ⓘ kən-TUK-ee, UK: / k ɛ n-/ ken-), [5] officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, [c] is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the ...
Kentucky Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
WEBKentucky contains six different geographical regions. Farthest east is the Mountain Region, a part of the Appalachian Mountain chain. Forests, high ridges, and narrow, V-shaped valleys are here,...
Kentucky ‑ Indigenous History, Bluegrass & Bourbon
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Kentucky became the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains in 1792. It is home to the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass music.
The Geography of Kentucky - NETSTATE
WEBThe geographic center of Kentucky is located in Marion County, 3 miles NNW of Lebanon. Kentucky is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio in the north. On the south, Kentucky is bordered by Tennessee. West Virginia and Virginia border Kentucky on the east and Missouri borders Kentucky on the west.
Kentucky - Encyclopedia of World Geography
WEBThe geographic area of Kentucky is varied, encompassing five distinct physiological regions: the Bluegrass Region, the Cumberland Plateau, the Western Coal Field, the Pennyroyal Region, and the Jackson Purchase Region.
Kentucky | State Facts & History - Infoplease
WEBJan 27, 2023 · Geographically varied, Kentucky consists of five regions: the Bluegrass Region, the Western Coal Field, the Cumberland Plateau, the Jackson Purchase Region, and the Pennyroyal Region. The Bluegrass Region consists of low hills known as knobs and the Knobs Region covers a large part of the area.