Erie (State) (Alternity)

State of Erie
Location of Erie within the US
Capital:	Kitchener
Largest City:	Toronto (1997 pop. 2,570,000) (1997 metro area pop. 5,021,000)
Other Cities:	Hamilton London Warwick Chatham
Population:	9,047,000 (1997 census)
Admission:	August 17, 1843 (28th)
ISPS Abbreviation:	ER
Nickname(s):	The Lake State Niagara State