Kentucky (US: / kənˈtʌki / ⓘ, UK: / kɛn -/), [5][6] officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, [c] is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west.

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Kentucky is a constituent state of the United States of America. It is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to the east; Tennessee to the south; and Missouri to the west. The capital, Frankfort, lies between the state’s two major cities—Louisville and Lexington.

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Another of Kentucky’s alluring underground attractions is the lovely Louisville Mega Cavern, which runs beneath parts of the city of the same name. Once a limestone quarry, the human-made tunnels and caves stretch for more than 25 kilometers and include business, storage, and tourism facilities.

Kentucky State People & Population According to the 2020 Census, the population of Kentucky is 4.55 million. Its population growth rate of 0.47% is the 34th highest of the U.S. states. It has a population density of 110 people per square mile. There is a fairly even mix between rural and urban dwellers, although urban areas are far more affluent.