Illinois

The Prairie States capital is located in Springfield, and the state has a land area of 57,918 square miles. Illinois' highest point is Charles Mound at 1.235 feet and its lowest point is the Mississippi River at 279 feet. Illinois is known for its associations with Abraham Lincoln. The state was transformed into a leading manufacturing region in the late 19th century but continued as a major producer of farm commodities. Chicago, a great metropolis on Lake Michigan, is Illinois's principal economic and cultural center. The name of the state is taken from that of the Illinois, or Illini, Indian Confederation. Illinois is called the Prairie State.

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