Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Of the 50 U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area. Abbreviation: OH Capital: Columbus Temperature:  Time: 2:00 PM (EST, same time zone) Nickname: 'The Buckeye State' The buckeye was named the state tree of Ohio in 1953. The term buckeye has widely been used to describe residents of Ohio in general since the mid 1800s.  It became popular when supporters of William Henry Harrison's successful presidential campaign carved souvenirs out of buckeye wood Population: 11.79m (PA 12.8m) Size: 44,825 square miles (PA 46,000) Cost of living:  $47,768 (PA $49,040) Minimum wage: $10.70 Statehood: March 1, 1803 State Flag:  The flag of Ohio contains many references to symbolism. The large blue triangle represents Ohio’s hills and valleys, wh...