Illinois Illinois

State motto State Sovereignty, National Union State nicknames "Lincoln Land", " Prairie State" State motto State Sovereignty, National Union State nicknames "Lincoln Land", " Prairie State"

The state of Illinois is located in the midwestern United States and belongs to the northeastern central states. Illinois is bordered by the states of Wisconsin to the north, Michigan to the northeast (bordered by Lake Michigan), Indiana to the east, Kentucky to the southeast (bordered by the Ohio River), Missouri to the southwest, and Iowa to the northwest (bordered by both states on the Mississippi River). The state capital is Springfield The largest city in the state is Chicago The state of Illinois is located in the midwestern United States and belongs to the northeastern central states. Illinois is bordered by the states of Wisconsin to the north, Michigan to the northeast (bordered by Lake Michigan), Indiana to the east, Kentucky to the southeast (bordered by the Ohio River), Missouri to the southwest, and Iowa to the northwest (bordered by both states on the Mississippi River). The state capital is Springfield The largest city in the state is Chicago

The geography of the state Illinois is located on the territory of the Great Plains, most of it is hilly plains, the hills rise only in the northwest. The northern and central counties of the state are occupied by prairies (hence the nickname of Illinois - "Prairie State"), in the south there are more forests.Illinois is characterized by a humid continental (and in the south of the state subtropical) climate with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation falls all year round, but most of the rain falls in late spring and early summer. The vast water surfaces of the Great Lakes have a significant impact on the weather. The geography of the state Illinois is located on the territory of the Great Plains, most of it is hilly plains, the hills rise only in the northwest. The northern and central counties of the state are occupied by prairies (hence the nickname of Illinois - "Prairie State"), in the south there are more forests.Illinois is characterized by a humid continental (and in the south of the state subtropical) climate with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation falls all year round, but most of the rain falls in late spring and early summer. The vast water surfaces of the Great Lakes have a significant impact on the weather.

State economy Illinois is one of the most economically developed states in the United States, it ranks fifth in the country in terms of GDP (after California, Texas, New York and Florida). The industrial enterprises of Illinois are mainly concentrated in the northeast of the state, in the Chicago area. The rest of the state is predominantly agricultural; in the south, in addition, minerals are extracted and timber is harvested. In 1942, it was in Illinois that the first nuclear reactor in the United States of America was created, and now six nuclear power plants operate in the state, providing almost half of the total electricity production (the first place in the United States in terms of the specific weight of nuclear energy). Illinois is part of the grain belt of the United States, the state occupies one of the first places in the country in terms of production of corn and soybeans. In addition, wheat, oats, and many other crops are grown in the fields of Illinois. Coal has been mined in Illinois since the mid-nineteenth century, and its proven reserves are greater than in any other state east of the Rocky Mountains. About 40% of coal is consumed in the state itself (mainly in thermal power plants), the rest is exported. State economy Illinois is one of the most economically developed states in the United States, it ranks fifth in the country in terms of GDP (after California, Texas, New York and Florida). The industrial enterprises of Illinois are mainly concentrated in the northeast of the state, in the Chicago area. The rest of the state is predominantly agricultural; in the south, in addition, minerals are extracted and timber is harvested. In 1942, it was in Illinois that the first nuclear reactor in the United States of America was created, and now six nuclear power plants operate in the state, providing almost half of the total electricity production (the first place in the United States in terms of the specific weight of nuclear energy). Illinois is part of the grain belt of the United States, the state occupies one of the first places in the country in terms of production of corn and soybeans. In addition, wheat, oats, and many other crops are grown in the fields of Illinois. Coal has been mined in Illinois since the mid-nineteenth century, and its proven reserves are greater than in any other state east of the Rocky Mountains. About 40% of coal is consumed in the state itself (mainly in thermal power plants), the rest is exported.

The state is characterized by an uneven settlement of residents. About 65% of the population lives in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, with the rest living in rural areas or relatively small cities. The diverse national composition of Illinois is represented by a variety of ethnic groups, among which the descendants of immigrants from Germany (21%), Ireland (13%) and Poland (8%) stand out. Confessionally, the state is also heterogeneous. About a third of the population is Catholic, followed by representatives of several Protestant churches. The trend of increasing the number of Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs is becoming more pronounced. The state is characterized by an uneven settlement of residents. About 65% of the population lives in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, with the rest living in rural areas or relatively small cities. The diverse national composition of Illinois is represented by a variety of ethnic groups, among which the descendants of immigrants from Germany (21%), Ireland (13%) and Poland (8%) stand out. Confessionally, the state is also heterogeneous. About a third of the population is Catholic, followed by representatives of several Protestant churches. The trend of increasing the number of Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs is becoming more pronounced.

State government The government of Illinois, under the Constitution of Illinois, has three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the governor as chief executive. Legislative functions are granted to the Illinois General Assembly. The judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court and lower courts. State government The government of Illinois, under the Constitution of Illinois, has three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the governor as chief executive. Legislative functions are granted to the Illinois General Assembly. The judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court and lower courts.

Since the end of the 19th century, the state of Illinois, led by the city of Chicago, has become one of the most important centers of research and higher education. Local educational institutions are ranked among the National Universities of the United States of America. It has a large number of post-university educational institutions, art schools, and seminaries.