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Illinois
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While Illinois is home to must-see Chicago and the Midwest’s only UNESCO site (Cahokia Mounds, which is more of historical than tourist interest), it still isn’t a heavily visited state—except for Chicago. Only Galena with its many historic homes and period buildings, Springfield (Lincoln’s city), and the Shawnee National Forest with its unique rock formations for hiking draw much attention.
Overview
While Illinois is home to the must-see Chicago and the Midwest’s only UNESCO site (Cahokia Mounds, which is more of historical than tourist interest), and is the most populous state in the region, it still isn’t a heavily visited destination—except for Chicago. Only Galena with its many historic homes and period buildings, Springfield (Lincoln’s city), and the Shawnee National Forest with its unique rock formations for hiking draw much attention.
Key Facts
- Type of place: state.
- Location: Between St. Louis and Lake Michigan.
- Code: IL
- Admitted to the Union: 1818 (21st).
- Local time: .
- Capital: Springfield.
- Major cities: Aurora, Chicago, Rockford, Springfield...
- Population: 12,860,000 (2015).
- Area: 149,997 km².
- Density: 86 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Charles Mound (376 m).
- Lowest point: Mississippi River (85 m).
- Coastline:
- Interests (out of ): Nature-adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .
- Website: http://www.enjoyillinois.com