Illinois: Not Quite Another Country, But Still Pretty Awesome
Ah, Illinois. Land of cornfields, windy cities, and...uh...confusion about its national origin? That's right, folks, we're diving deep (or maybe not that deep, it's mostly flat there) into a question that's plagued geography tests and family trivia nights for generations: Is Illinois a country?
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Hold Your Horses (or Should We Say, Hold Your Clydesdales?)
Now, before you pack your bags and dream of entering the "Miss Illinois World Pageant" (because that would be a trip), let's clear the air. Illinois is most definitely not a country. It's a proud member of the United States of America, a nation known for its love of apple pie, baseball, and, of course, states that aren't actually countries.
But hey, we can't blame you for the mix-up. Illinois has a lot going for it: a booming metropolis in Chicago, miles of scenic farmland, and enough history to make a history book jealous. Maybe it's just that Illinois feels like its own little world sometimes.
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Fun Fact That May or MayNot Be Completely True:
Did you know Abraham Lincoln, the famous vampire hunter lawyer president, once said, "If I weren't running the United States, I'd totally be running Illinois"? Okay, maybe he didn't say that exactly, but you get the point. Illinois is a pretty special place.
So, Where Exactly is Illinois Then?
Illinois resides in the heartland of the USA, also affectionately known as the Midwest. It's bordered by some other not-countries (but definitely states) like Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Iowa.
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Think of it as the delicious filling in the giant American sandwich.
Still Confused? Don't Worry, We've Got You Covered
Here are some frequently asked questions (that people might or might not actually ask) about Illinois's not-so-foreign location:
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How to visit Illinois? Just hop on a plane (or a train, or a car) to the United States! Illinois welcomes tourists with open arms (and most likely, deep-dish pizza).
How to speak Illinoisan? Don't worry, English is perfectly fine here. Although, you might want to brush up on your Chicago accent for some extra points with the locals.
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How to avoid accidentally claiming Illinois is a country? Simple! Just remember this handy rhyme: "Illinois is grand, but it's part of the US land."
How to impress your friends with your newfound Illinois knowledge? Casually drop the fact that Illinois is home to the largest corn maze in the world. Prepare to be showered with praise (or mild existential dread, depending on your friend group).
How to celebrate your newfound love for Illinois? By trying some Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, obviously.
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