KYKentucky Fun Facts

Kentucky fun facts

• The state produces 95% of the world's bourbon. By federal law, only bourbon made in the US can be called bourbon, and most comes from KY.
• The Kentucky Derby, held since 1875, is the oldest continuously held sporting event in the US.
• Fort Knox stores roughly $300 billion in gold bullion on behalf of the US government.
• Mammoth Cave National Park has the longest cave system in the world — over 420 miles mapped.

Quick stats

• Population: 1 to 5 million
• Area rank: #37 of 50
• Admitted: 1792
• Capital: Frankfort
• Largest city: Louisville
• Time zone: Eastern

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