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State: Ohio

Nickname: Buckeye State

Capital: Columbus

Area: 44.828

Population: 11.353.140

Climate: Monthly average temperatures range from a high of 30 degrees to a low of -9 degrees.

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Fun facts: The word 'Ohio' means 'large' or 'beautiful river' and was the word used by the Indians when referring to the river. The first hot dog was created here in 1900 by Harry M. Stevens.

Are there any host families in this state? Yes