Quick facts about Illinois
Capital City: Springfield
Population & Density: As per the recent census, the population is above 12 million and its growing everyday. Population density is 223.4 persons per sq mi.
Largest cities: Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Naperville, Peoria, Springfield, Joliet Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero.
Nieghbour States: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin.
Natural Treasures: Grass - Big Bluestem, Mineral - Flourite.
Illinois Motto: State sovereignty, national union.
State Symbols: Bird - Cardinal, Animal - White-tailed Deer, Fish - Bluegill, Flower - Purple Violet, Tree - White Oak, Song - "Illinois" lyrics by: Charles H. Chamberlin music by: Archibald Johnston
|