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Kentucky

Time

Eastern: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November) in the eastern part of the state.
Central: GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November) in the west.

Population

4.2 million (official estimate 2007).

Population Density

40.5 per sq km.

Capital

Frankfort.

Nickname

Bluegrass State.

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