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So you want to know about Kansas? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Kansas.
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Population (1994): 2,554,000
(32nd in size) State size: 82,277 square miles (14th in size) State Capital: Topeka (named from an indian word meaing "a good place to dig potatoes") Major cities: Kansas City, Overland Park, Topeka and Wichita Admission to union: The 34th State Date entered the union: January 29, 1861 Origin of state name: Named after the indian tribe the Kansas who lived in the area. Nicknames: The Sunflower State Bordering states: Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska and Oklahoma State bird: Western Meadowlark State flower: Sunflower State tree: Cottonwood Motto: To the Stars Through Difficulties |
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| Buffalo, which was a major part of mid-west history, can still be found on reserves. |
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| Agriculture includes wheat, hay, cattle and pigs. Manufacturing includes food processing and aircraft production. Natural resources include oil, gas and coal. |
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Population and Culture |
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Links to other sites about Kansas |
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 Kansas State Flag
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Kansas State Government home page |
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