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State Name Illinois
Nickname Prairie State
Capitol Springfield
Total Area 57,918 sq. mi.
Land Area 55,593 sq. mi.
Water Area 2,325 sq. mi.
Highest Elevation 1,235 ft.
Lowest Point 279 ft.
Population 12,875,255
Timezone Central
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