Ohio is a state in the north-central United States. Eastern Pennsylvania,
It borders West Virginia in the southeast, Kentucky in the south, Indiana in the west, Michigan in the northwest and Lake Erie in the north. Nadi, Toledo and Akron.
The state has a moderate position and plays an important role in passenger and cargo transportation across the east, west, north and south. The freight volume of the Ohio River is twice that of the Panama Canal. The total length of railways ranks sixth in the United States. Air transport is developed, and it is the gathering place of commercial routes. Ohio University has a large transportation research center.
Topography of Ohio, USA
Most of the state's topography, water system and soil were formed by past glacial activities. Three large natural areas extend from the outside to the state. The Allegheny Plateau extends westward from Pennsylvania and West Virginia, accounting for about half of the state's area, with many places reaching an altitude of 425 meters. Lake Erie Plain extends along Lake Erie to the northwest of Illinois and the border of Michigan. The central plain extends westward, across the Mississippi River, covering the western and southwestern parts of the state, with deep and fertile soil.
Mount Campbell, the highest point in the state, is near Belfontein, with an altitude of 472 meters; The lowest point is at the intersection of Miami River and Ohio River near Cincinnati, with an altitude of130m. The forest area is more than 2 million hectares, accounting for the whole state 1/5. The average depth of Lake Erie is less than 19 meters, which is the shallowest of the five lakes. 70% of the state's runoff flows into the Ohio-Mississippi River system through the Miami River, the Saito River and the Muskingum River. The remaining 30% runoff flows into Lake Erie through waterways such as Momi River and cuyahoga river.
Climate in Ohio, USA
The highest temperature in the state can reach 38℃ in summer and -29℃ in winter, but such temperatures are rare. Frontal rain formed by frequent contact between dry and cold air currents in Canada and warm and humid air currents in the Gulf of Mexico is the main reason for precipitation. The annual precipitation is 965 mm, of which snowfall accounts for 1/7.
It belongs to temperate continental humid climate. 65438+ 10, the monthly average temperature is -4 ~-2℃, the July average temperature is 23℃, and the annual average precipitation is 950 mm, of which snowfall accounts for 1/7.
. The forest coverage rate is 25%, mainly distributed in the east and south.
Ohio economy, USA
Cultivated land accounts for more than 2/3 of the state area and belongs to the corn belt. The output of corn, oats and hay ranks in the forefront of the United States, and it also provides a large number of fruits and vegetables for the city. The agricultural output of 1850 once ranked first in the United States, but it did not change much in the 1970s. The output of corn, oats and hay is among the best. Provide a large number of fruits, feed, vegetables, livestock and poultry to the market. The output value of coal in minerals is the highest, followed by industrial minerals, oil and natural gas. The output of building sand and gravel ranks first in the United States, accounting for 2/3 of the total output in the United States. Sand and gravel production ranks third. The production of ceramic products is second to none in America. The important resources are forests and water. Industrial water consumption ranks first in the United States, and many industries rely on groundwater supply. Manufacturing is the economic lifeline of the country, with the largest number of employees, among which machinery, automobiles and airplanes are the most important. The output of rubber products, porcelain, electrical appliances, water pumps, pipelines and steam excavators all ranks first in the United States. The output of almost all industrial products is among the best in the United States.
Quanzhou can be divided into eight economic zones.
1. The Momi River Basin in the northwest is dominated by agriculture, producing corn, wheat, pigs, milk and poultry.
2. Lake Erie Plain is located on the southwest coast of Lake Erie, with flat terrain, fertile land and developed agriculture. Toledo, the main city, is one of the industrial centers in the Great Lakes region and a major coal port in the United States.
3. The lakeshore platforms in the north and northeast are the most concentrated areas in the state, Cleveland is the industrial, financial and cultural center, Akron is the rubber city of the world, and the tire production accounts for 1/2 of the total production in the United States.
Miami Valley is located in the southwest of Illinois. Cincinnati is the world's leading manufacturer of machine tools, soaps and detergents, and Dayton is the largest plastic production city in the United States.
5. The economy of San Daski River Basin is dominated by agriculture.
6. The Seto River Basin in the middle is an undulating plain with diversified economy.
7. The Tuscalovas River basin in the east and the Ohio River basin in the southeast are sparsely populated, and most of them are engaged in agriculture, but the rugged terrain restricts the development of agriculture.
8. Mining and logging industries are developed in the southwest of Ohio River Basin, mainly producing stone, clay, glass, chemicals and metal products.
American Ohio culture
museum
There are over 300 museums in Ohio. Museums in Cleveland include the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Children's Museum and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Museums in Cincinnati include the Cincinnati Museum of Art and the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. Museums in Columbus include the Columbus Museum of Art and the Science and Industry Center. Other museums in the state include art museums in Toledo, Dayton and Akron, and the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton.
philharmonic orchestra
There are about 72 symphony orchestras in Ohio, including those in Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Columbus, Dayton and Toledo. Dance companies in the state include Cleveland Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet and Akron Ohio Ballet. Cities such as Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus also have opera troupes.
Urban culture
Alias "Buckeye State". The state flower is a bright red carnation
Carnation), that is, red carnation. The state bird is a cardinal. The state tree is buckeye. Motto is "with God, invincible" (with
God, anything is possible.
Population of Ohio, USA
In the 20 10 census, there were 1 1536504 people in Ohio.
The racial proportion in Ohio can be divided into: 85% white, 1 1.5% African-American, 1.9% Hispanic and 1.2% Asian.
0.2% is native Indian, 1.4% is mixed.
The ancestors of the top five residents in Ohio are German (25.2%), Irish (12.7%), African-American (1 1.5%), British (9.2%) and American (8.5%).
In this state, 6.6% of the population is under 5 years old, 25.4% is under 18 years old, and the population over 65 accounts for 13.3%. Women account for about 565,438+0.4% of the total population.
Ohio Association of America
religion
Religiously, the religious proportion of Ohio residents is as follows: 6 1% Protestants, 24% Roman Catholics, 1% other Christians.
Other Christianity, 1% other religions, 8% non-religions.
Among the Protestants in Ohio, the top three factions are Baptist Church: 15%, Methodist Church: 10% and Lutheran Church: 4%. It is worth mentioning that the Amish population in this state is the largest in the United States.