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A replica of the famous Aztec Sun Stone uncovered in Mexico City in 1790 on display at the Field Museum in Chicago. The original is on display in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Website : www.illinois.gov |
Capital
: Springfield |
Highest
point : Charles Mound, 1,235 feet |
Area : 56,400 sq. mi.;
24th largest state |
Population : 12,419,293
(2000 Census) |
Motto
: State sovereignty, national union |
Admitted to
Union : December 3, 1818 |
State
Song : "Illinois" |
State Bird : Cardinal |
State Flower : Native Violet
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State Tree : White Oak
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