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Illinois Quick Facts

Statehood:	December 3, 1818 (21st)
State Capital:	Springfield
Land Area:	55,593 sq. mi.; 24th largest
Nickname:	Land of Lincoln / Prairie State
Motto:	State sovereignty, national union
State Flower:	Native Violet
State Tree:	White Oak
State Bird:	Cardinal
State Song:	Illinois
Largest Cities:	Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Springfield, Peoria
Border States:	Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin

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