Capital: Frankfort(
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Land Area: 39,728 sq. miles
(source: 2003 Census)
Population: 4,117,827
(source: 2003 Census estimate)
Counties: 120
(source: National Association of Counties)
Highest Point:
Black Mtn. at 4,145 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Harlan
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Lowest Point:
Mississippi River at 257 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Fulton
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Geographic Center:
Located in Marion County approx. 3 miles north-northwest of Lebanon
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)