Illinois is ranked 24th in size I the US covering a total area of 56,345 sq mi (145,934 sq km), of which land comprises 55,645 sq mi (144,120 sq km) and inland water 700 sq mi (1,814 sq km). Situated in the eastern north-central US, Illinois is bounded on the North by Wisconsin; on the East by Lake Michigan and Indiana; on the South East and South by Kentucky; and on the West by Missouri and Iowa. The geographic center of Illinois is in Logan County, 28 mi (45 km) NE of Springfield, the capital of Illinois.

Rivers, hills and local festivals make Illinois an enjoyable trip for everyone. According to Illinois Bureau of Tourism, the Seven Wonders of Illinois are Wrigley Field, the beautiful Bahai House of Worship in Chicago, Starved Rock State Park in Northenr Illinois, Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Central Illinois, Black Hawk State Historic Site in Illinois, Rend Lake in Southern Illinois and the National Scenic Byway in Southwest. Among other major attractions in Illinois are Navy Pier on Lake Michigan, thrill rides in Six Flags Great America- Gurnee, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. DOU23052008