The population of Illinois in 2016 is estimated at 12,837,801. The 2015 Census estimates put the population at 12,859,995, which was a decrease from the 2014 numbers. Illinois is one of only 7 states that has a negative growth rate in 2016. At -0.17% per year, it is ahead of only West Virginia.
Answer has. 1 vote. The highest ever climb in the race was the Col de la Bonette in the 2008 Tour de France, reaching 2715 metres, making it the highest road in Europe. The highest mountain finish ever in the Tour was at the Col du Granon in the 1986 Tour de France.
The highest roads in Europe. A signpost at the foot Col de la Bonette makes the claim Col de la Bonette - Restefond, 2.802 m above sea level, the highest road in Europe. But this claim is incorrect for several reasons. The two kilometre long teardrop shaped loop around the Cime de la Bonette peak (2.860m) from either side of the pass is one of the highest paved through route in the Alps, and in France. But there are more road passes whose altitudes are higher in Europe: The most spectacular bridges in the world.