 Ohio
Information
Capital
City: Columbus
Economy: Industry, manufacturing
and agriculture.
Language Description: English.
Passport/Visa U.S.: Canadians
need to show proof of citizenship accompanied by a photo ID (we recommend
a passport). Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier prior
to departure.
Population: 11,353,140
Religion: Christian (Protestant,
Roman Catholic), Mennonite (Quaker, Amish)
Time Zone: 5 hours behind
Greenwich Mean Time (-5 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the
first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October
Voltage Requirements: 110
volts
Ohio's Flag:
Ohio's state flag was adopted in 1902. The Ohio burgee, as the swallowtail
design is properly called, was designed by John Eisemann. The large blue
triangle represents Ohio's hills and valleys, and the stripes represent
roads and waterways. The 13 stars grouped about the circle represent the
original states of the union; the 4 stars added to the peak of the triangle
symbolize that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the union. The white
circle with its red center not only represents the "O" in Ohio,
but also suggests Ohio's famous nickname, "The Buckeye State."
History of Ohio:
First explored for France by sieur de la Salle in 1669,
the Ohio region became British property after the French and Indian Wars.
Ohio was acquired by the U.S. after the Revolutionary War in 1783. In 1788,
the first permanent settlement was established at Marietta, capital of the
Northwest Territory. The 1790s saw severe fighting with the Indians in Ohio;
a major battle was won by Maj. Gen. Anthony Wayne at Fallen Timbers in 1794.
In the War of 1812, Commodore Oliver H. Perry defeated the British in the
Battle of Lake Erie on Sept. 10, 1813. Ohio is one of the nation's industrial
leaders, ranking third in the value of manufactured products. Important
manufacturing centers are located in or near Ohio's major cities. Akron
is known for rubber; Canton for roller bearings; Cincinnati for jet engines
and machine tools; Cleveland for auto assembly and parts, refining, and
steel; Dayton for office machines, refrigeration, and heating and auto equipment;
Youngstown and Steubenville for steel; and Toledo for glass and auto parts.
The state's thousands of factories almost overshadow its importance in agriculture
and mining. Its fertile soil produces soybeans, corn, oats, grapes, and
clover. More than half of Ohio's farm receipts come from dairy farming and
sheep and hog raising. Ohio is the top state in lime production and among
the leaders in coal, clay, salt, sand, and gravel. Petroleum, gypsum, cement,
and natural gas are also important. Tourism is a valuable revenue producer,
bringing in $9.9 billion in 1996, and ranking 7th among the 50 states. Attractions
include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Indian burial grounds at Mound City
Group National Monument, Perry's Victory International Peace Memorial, the
Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton, and the homes of presidents Grant,
Taft, Hayes, Harding, and Garfield.
Other Ohio Links:
Ohio Chamber
of Commerce
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism
Ohio Municipal League
Ohio Travel Association
State Library of Ohio
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