Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States.
Ohio,an Eastern state in theGreat Lakes region of the United States, is the34th largest by area, the7th most populous, and the10th most densely populatedof the50 United States. The state's capital andlargest cityisColumbus.
The state takes its name from theOhio River. The name originated from theIroquoiswordohi-yo’, meaning "great river" or "large creek".Ohio is historically known as the "Buckeye State" after itsOhio buckeye trees, and Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes".Ohio is also known for its status as both aswing stateand abellwetherin national elections.