Cities of Kentucky
Kentucky lies in the southeastern United States, south of the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort, but its largest city is Louisville. On this map you fly across Kentucky and learn where places like Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro and Covington are located.
Kentucky is known for its rolling hills, horse farms and the Appalachian Mountains in the east. The Ohio River forms its northern border, and rivers such as the Kentucky River, the Cumberland River and the Green River cut through the land. In the east lies rugged mountain country with Black Mountain, the state's highest point, and Pine Mountain. Louisville is world-famous for the Kentucky Derby horse race.
Hop in the helicopter and find every place in Kentucky at your own pace. With Toponauts you learn the map as you fly — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to place the state with confidence.
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What is the capital of Kentucky?
The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort, a small city on the Kentucky River. Frankfort is the administrative centre, but it is far smaller than Louisville and Lexington. It sits roughly midway between those two larger cities, near the middle of the state.
What is the largest city in Kentucky?
The largest city in Kentucky is Louisville, on the Ohio River in the north. Louisville is world-famous for the Kentucky Derby, one of the most celebrated horse races in the world. The second city is Lexington, the heart of horse country; the capital, Frankfort, lies between them.
What is a striking geographic feature of Kentucky?
Kentucky has rolling hills and grassland in the centre and rugged mountains in the east, where the Appalachians lie. The Ohio River forms its northern border, and rivers like the Cumberland and the Green cut through the land. Black Mountain in the east is the state's highest point.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Kentucky?
The best way to learn the cities of Kentucky is by playing, with Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the state and place towns like Frankfort, Louisville and Lexington on the map yourself. That way you remember where everything is at your own pace — completely free for kids and grown-ups.