Kansas Quick Facts
Statehood: |
January 29, 1861 (34th) |
State Capital: |
Topeka |
Land Area: |
81,823 sq. mi., 13th largest |
Nickname: |
Sunflower State |
Motto: |
Ad Astra per Aspera (To the stars through difficulties) |
State Flower: |
Sunflower |
State Tree: |
Cottonwood |
State Bird: |
Western Meadowlark |
State Song: |
Home on the Range |
Largest Cities: |
Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka |
Border States: |
Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma |
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