Missouri
Capital: Jefferson City
State abbreviation: MO
Population est.: 5,878,415
U.S. Representatives: 9
Entered Union: Aug. 10, 1821
State Flower: Hawthorn
State Bird: Bluebird
State Song: Missouri Waltz
Nickname: Show-me State
Largest Cities: Kansas City,
St. Louis, Springfield,
Independence, Columbia,
Lee's Summit, St. Joseph,
O'Fallon
Land Area: 68,886 sq mi.
(178,415 sq km)
Number of Counties: 114
Largest County: St. Louis
Residents: Missourian |
