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Minerals - The total value of Kentucky's mineral production in 1992 was about $4.5 billion. Principal minerals produced in order of value are coal, crushed stone, natural gas, and petroleum. Other minerals produced in the state include sand and gravel, cement (portland and masonry), ball clay, natural gas liquids, and lime. Deposits of fluorspar and zinc are also located in Kentucky.

Coal - Kentucky is one of the nation's largest coal producers, having produced an estimated 174 million tons of coal in 1992, with a value of $4 billion. Because of the rapid depletion of supplies of natural gas and oil, and the use of coal in electric generating plants, Kentucky coal is expected to be an important factor in meeting the nation's future energy needs.

Natural Gas - About 79 billion cubic feet of natural gas is produced annually in Kentucky. More than 80 percent of the state's total production over the years has come from the Big Sandy gas field, a seven county area along the eastern edge of the state.

Water - Kentucky has two exceptional ground water regions - the alluvial valley along the Ohio River and the beach and gravel deposits of the Jackson Purchase region located west of Kentucky Lake. Kentucky's rivers and water impoundments provide valuable assets for industrial production. This sytem not only serves as a source of water supplies, but also gives Kentucky a gateway of some 1,100 commercially navigable miles to the inland waterway system of the eastern United States.

Forest - Kentucky has 12 million acres of commercial forest land - 47 percent of the state's land area. One-half of this commercial forest land is in the eastern third of the state. The main species of trees are white oak, red oak, walnut, yellow poplar, white ash, hickory and other hardwood species. At present, all species are growing faster than they are being cut. Kentucky ranks fifth among the hardwood producing states in the United States.

Electric Power - Ninety - six percent of the electric power in Kentucky is coal-fired generated. The state's vast coal reserves enable distributors to provide an abundance of electricity to industrial customers.

Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, the sixth largest public facility of its kind in the United States. The Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center hosts over 4 million visitors each year. The 400-acre property, with more than one million square feet of indoor space is home to the Kentucky State Fair, the National Farm Machinery Show, the North American International Livestock Exposition, and many other exciting events throughout the year. The facility is also the site of Freedom Hall, a world-class coliseum which can seat over 19,000 people. Be assured, you'll find acres of action and excitement at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center!

Visitors will find that the Louisville community offers enough attractions and unique points of interest to keep anyone entertained. A wealth of restaurants within walking distance offers a wide variety of cuisine and atmosphere from fine dining to distinctive local favorites.

A few blocks from the convention center, the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum provides a nostalgic look into America's favorite pastime. Soon, visitors will be able to see bats in action once construction finishes on Louisville Slugger Field, home of Louisville's triple A baseball team the Riverbats. Just across the street from the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Louisville Science Center and the Kentucky Art and Craft Gallery offers stimulation for the mind and the eye.

For relaxation, visitors can take a stroll through Waterfront Park or go rollin' on the river aboard the Belle of Louisville on the Ohio River (cruises vary according to season). Visitors looking for cultural events will find plenty of live theater and musical entertainment at Actors Theater, Derby Dinner Playhouse, and the Kentucky Center for the Arts, which showcases the Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Ballet.

In addition to downtown attractions, a short drive away, visitors can take in the rich and timeless tradition of Churchill Downs, the World's Most Legendary Racetrack, or delve into racing history at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Nearby, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom offers thrills and chills including Chang, the world's longest, tallest, fastest standup roller coaster. Visitors may also want to check out the Louisville Zoo, home to a wide variety of lions and tigers and bears, Oh My!