Missouri, US

About

Missouri is a midwestern state bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. It was part of the Louisiana Purchase and became a state in 1821.

Some key facts about Missouri:

• Capital: Jefferson City
• Population: Around 6.1 million
• Area: 69,715 square miles (21st largest state)
• Nickname: The Show Me State

Missouri has a diverse landscape encompassing the Ozark Mountains, forests, farmland, and major rivers. The Missouri River and Mississippi River border the state which sits at the convergence of the Midwest, South and Great Plains. Missouri has a humid continental climate.

Major metropolitan areas include Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia. The economy relies on manufacturing, biotech, finance and transportation. Prominent companies like Hallmark and Anheuser-Busch started in Missouri.

Culturally, Missouri combines southern hospitality with midwestern pragmatism. It has rich Black American heritage in Kansas City and St. Louis, which serves as the ”Gateway to the West." Missouri also has over 6,000 caves attracting spelunkers.

The state enjoys outdoor recreation at Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake and Mark Twain National Forest. Sports culture is huge with avid baseball, football and basketball fans.

In summary, Missouri’s blend of northern and southern roots and abundance of caves, lakes and forests make it a diverse Midwestern state with a vibrant cultural character.

Quick Facts about Missouri

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Geography

Missouri is located at 38°15'1"N 92°30'2"W (38.2503100, -92.5004600). It has 8 neighbors: Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Kentucky.

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The largest city of Missouri is Kansas City with a population of 495,327. Other cities include, St. Louis population 315,685, Columbia population 124,769, Independence population 116,774 and East Independence population 110,675. See all Missouri cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Missouri.

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People born in Missouri, including Confederate States Army brigadier general William Hugh Young, computer scientist Guy L. Steele, businessman Howard R. Hughes, Sr., .

List

• Elmer Keith (American rancher) he was born in 08/03/1899
• Marlin Perkins (American zoologist) he was born in 28/03/1905
• Cal Hubbard (American football player and coach, baseball umpire (1900-1977)) he was born in 31/10/1900
• Charlie Creath (American musician) he was born in 30/12/1890
• Leroy Van Dyke (American singer) he was born in 04/10/1929
• Casey Jones (American railroad engineer) he was born in 14/03/1863
• Leith Stevens (American music composer and conductor of radio and film scores (1909-1970)) he was born in 13/09/1909
• Iris Yamashita (American screenwriter) she was born in 01/04/1965
• Ferlin Husky (American country music singer) he was born in 03/12/1927
• James O. McKinsey (founder of McKinsey & Company) he was born in 04/06/1889
• William C. Mellor (American cinematographer) he was born in 29/06/1903
• William Walden Rubey (American geologist) he was born in 19/12/1898
• Kenneth Lay (former chairman and CEO of Enron Corporation) he was born in 15/04/1942
• Kasey Rogers (American actress (1925-2006)) she was born in 15/12/1925
• Ruth Osburn (American discus thrower) she was born in 24/04/1912
• Arthur E. Arling (Hollywood cameraman/cinematographer) he was born in 19/09/1906
• Hallie Champlin (US tennis player) she was born in 01/10/1872
• William Gillock (American composer) he was born in 01/07/1917