US State Abbreviations 
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What is the Abbreviation for Kentucky?
The two digit state code or abbreviation of Kentucky (KY) known as the "Bluegrass State". Kentucky has 120 counties, and the capital of the State is Frankfort. "KY" The two digit state code or abbreviation of Kentucky is determined by taking the 'First and Last Letter' of the State's name. The two letter, no-period state abbreviation of KY is recommended by the U.S. Postal Service and should always be used where a ZIP code follows. The purpose of introducing the KY Abbreviation for Kentucky was to make room for ZIP codes in the mailing addresses. There was no attempt to standardize the format of the abbreviations which is why they are usually memorized. | 
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AP State Abbreviation
The AP State Abbreviations, the old State Abbreviations, are still in use. The AP State Abbreviation for Kentucky is: "Ky." The Associated Press (AP) style of abbreviation, the old style, is still used by journalists and business people. As some two digit state codes are determined from the first and last letter of the old abbreviation they are important to those learning about the abbreviations of the US States. Kentucky - (KY) - Ky. | 
| Where is Kentucky? (KY) | The State of Kentucky is located in east central United States. |
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Abbreviation of Kentucky - Two Digit State Code Rules
There is no standard format to the State Abbreviations. It's therefore not surprising that you needed to know "What is the Abbreviation for Kentucky? The rules to determine the state acronym, or abbreviation is by the 'First Two Letters', the 'First and Last Letter', the 'Initial Letter of 2 words' and those determined by the 'First and Last Letter of the Old Abbreviation'. Play the Abbreviation of States Game KY!
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Kentucky Abbreviation (KY) | Initials & Acronym - KY | | Initials determined by the 'First and Last Letter' | | Facts about AP style | | Kentucky - (KY) - Ky. | | What state is KY? Abbr. of states | | Interesting facts about the two digit code | | Old states initials, letters and acronym | | Two letter abbreviation of Kentucky (KY) |
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