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Explore Illinois: Land of Lincoln and Skyscrapers

Discover the Prairie State of Illinois, with its rich history, iconic landmarks, and famous residents like Oprah Winfrey and Abraham Lincoln. Learn about its diverse geography, unique symbols, and interesting facts, such as bizarre laws and world records. Plan your trip to Illinois now!

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Explore Illinois: Land of Lincoln and Skyscrapers

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  1. ILLINOIS Pärnu Co-Educational Gymnasium Pauliine Mäesalu Helena Lepassaar Laura Pere February 2011

  2. Introduction • The 21st U.S. state • Capital: Springfield • State abbreviation: IL • Area: 57,918 square miles • Population: 12,419,293 • Name for residents: Illinoisan • Origin of the name Illinois: Illini • State nickname: Prairie State Flag of Illinois Seal of Illinois

  3. Location • North: Wisconsin • East:Lake Michigan and Indiana • South: Kentucky • West: Iowa andMissouri

  4. Geography • National forests: 2 • State parks: 43 • State forests: 5 • Highest point: Charles Mound • Lowest point: Mississippi River • Major rivers: Illinois River, Mississippi River, Ohio River, Wabash River • Major lakes: Lake Michigan, Rend Lake Charles Mound Mississippi River

  5. Most important cities • Largest city: Chicago • Population: 2,841,952 • Capital city: Springfield • Population: 115,975 Springfield Chicago

  6. Symbols • State animal: white-tailed deer • State motto: State sovereignty, national union! • State tree: white oak • State bird: northern cardinal • State flower: violet • State song: “Illinois” • State mineral: flourite • State snack food: popcorn • State fish: bluegill • Seal of Illinois - 1868 • Flag of Illinois - 1970

  7. Famous people • Oprah Winfrey • Ernest Hemingway • Abraham Lincoln • Ronald Reagan • Walt Disney • Robin Williams • Harrison Ford • Erin Heatherton • Patrick Martin Stump • Pete Wentz

  8. Interesting facts • Weird laws: • It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animals. (Zion) • Spitting on the sidewalk is a criminal offense. (Ottawa) • Ice skating at the Riverside pond during the months of June and August is prohibited. (Moline) • World's first skyscraper • Two capital cities • First McDonald's • Square dancing • World's largest cookie and cracker factory • Green Chicago river • “Land of Lincoln”

  9. LET’S MEET IN ILLINOIS! Thanks for watching! 

  10. Sources • http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/il_geography.htm • http://awesomeamerica.com/illinois/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois/ • http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/illinois/ • http://www.tworiversland.com/info.php?id=50 • http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=627 • http://www.geonames.org/US/IL/largest-cities-in-illinois.html • Christine Garennes „Illinois“

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