Cincinnati's state is Ohio, which is a Midwestern state in the United States. It is bordered by Michigan to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the south, and Indiana to the west. Ohio is the 34th largest state in the United States and the 7th most populous. It is known as the 'Buckeye State' due to its abundance of Buckeye trees. Ohio is home to many major cities, including Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.