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The term "Northern Kentucky" generally refers to the three northernmost counties in Kentucky . The counties, from west to east, highlighted in bright red on the map at right: Four other Kentucky counties which are officially part of the Cincinnati Combined Statistical Area , highlighted in pink on the map, are sometimes included in definitions of "Northern Kentucky" (also listed from west to east): Historically, two other counties have also been included in "Northern Kentucky" (also listed from west to east): Each of the three core counties has at least one major center of population: Florence in Boone County; Covington , Erlanger , and Independence in Kenton County; and Newport , Fort Thomas , and Alexandria in Campbell County. Immediately on the other side of the Ohio River is Cincinnati, Ohio . However, the entire core region is densely populated, with these cities surrounded by many smaller towns which have little other than a city limit sign between them. The southernmost parts of the three core counties are still primarily rural in nature but are rapidly being consumed by housing development. The four outer counties are still primarily rural, although suburban development is starting to reach them. Combined with part of Indiana , and Southwestern Ohio, all seven counties are a part of the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area , which has a population of over 2 million. The area was served by Ferry service across the Ohio River until the completion of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (prototype of the famous Brooklyn Bridge ) in 1866 , whereupon land values in the areas near the river quadrupled overnight. Beginning in the 1970s , many factors combined to create major growth. The proximity to Cincinnati, the completion of I-75 , the nexus of rail service and river traffic, creation of several industrial parks, and the growth of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (located near Hebron in northeastern Boone County near the Kenton County line) drew many industries into the area. Its geographically central location (within 800 miles of 80% of the US population) makes it ideal for distribution centers, and those shipping all over the country. Today, Northern Kentucky is generally considered Midwestern in terms of climate and Culture , though a significant minority of residents still consider themselves as being " Southern ." CLIMATE Northern Kentucky is located within a climatic transition zone and is at the extreme northern limit of the , introduced from Italy in the 1950s, is an example of fauna in the area that lends a subtropical ambiance to the region. Northern Kentucky is considered to be within the periphery of the Upland South . EXTERNAL LINKS
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