The state on Lake Erie is Ohio, which is a state in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Michigan to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, 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 the prevalence of Buckeye trees in the state. Ohio is home to many major cities, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. It is also home to several universities, such as Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati.