| State Abbreviation |
KY |
| Statehood |
June 1, 1792 |
| State Capital |
Frankfort |
| Number of Counties |
120 |
| State Population (2005) | 4,173,405 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
October 15, 2001 |
| State Flower |
Goldenrod |
| Nickname |
Bluegrass State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
225, 318, 337, 504, 985 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Lexington-Fayette* | 260,512 |
| Louisville | 256,231 |
| Owensboro | 54,067 |
| Bowling Green | 49,296 |
| Covington | 43,370 |
| * Coextensive with Fayette County. |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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