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1. www.britannica.com › place › Missouri-stateMissouri | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts ...

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   3 days ago · Missouri is a constituent state of the U.S. It is bordered by Iowa to the north; Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east; Arkansas to the south; and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. The state’s major cities are Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. Its capital is Jefferson City.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MissouriMissouri - Wikipedia

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   With over six million residents, it is the 18th-most populous state of the country. The largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Columbia. The capital is Jefferson City. Humans have inhabited present-day Missouri for at least 12,000 years.

3. www.worldatlas.com › articles › the-10-biggestThe 10 Biggest Cities In Missouri - WorldAtlas

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   • Kansas City. With a population of 459,787 people, Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri. It is the country’s 37th biggest city. It was established as a port city on the Missouri River in the 1830s.
   • St. Louis. With a population of 319,294, St. Louis is the second most populated city in Missouri. Located on the western bank of the Mississippi River, St. Louis is a major port and an independent city (not a part of any county).
   • Springfield. Springfield, the county seat of Greene County, is Missouri’s third largest city. It houses a population of 159,498 individuals. The city is home to three major universities including the Missouri State University.
   • Independence. The city of Independence is the state’s fourth largest city. It had a population of 116,830 in 2010. It is the county seat of the Jackson County and a satellite city of Kansas City.

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5. www.worldatlas.com › maps › united-statesMissouri Maps & Facts - World Atlas

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Physical map of Missouri showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Missouri.

   • Capital City: Jefferson City
   • Legal Name: State of Missouri

   • ISO 3166 Code: US-MO

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6. kids.nationalgeographic.com › article › missouriMissouri Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids

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   Fast Facts. Nickname: The Show Me State. Statehood: 1821; 24th state. Population (as of July 2016): 6,093,000. Capital: Jefferson City. Biggest City: Kansas City. Abbreviation: MO. State...

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7. www.thoughtco.com › geography-of-missouri-143573510 Facts About the State of Missouri - ThoughtCo

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   Oct 2, 2019 · Its capital is Jefferson City but its largest city is Kansas City. Other large cities include St. Louis and Springfield. Missouri is known for its mixture of large urban areas such as these as well as its rural areas and farming culture.

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   What are the major cities in Missouri?

   • The largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Columbia. The capital is Jefferson City. Humans have inhabited present-day Missouri for at least 12,000 years. The Mississippian culture, which emerged in the ninth century, built cities and mounds before declining in the 14th century.

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   What is the largest city in Missouri?

   • It also houses the offices of several reputed companies. Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri. However, it is not the largest city of the state but its 15th most populous city. Jefferson City was home to a population of around 43,079 individuals as per the 2010 census. Kansas City is the most populated city in Missouri.

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   Why is Missouri a unique state?

   • This is unique because no other U.S. state borders more than eight states. The topography of Missouri is varied. The northern parts have low rolling hills that are remnants of the last glaciation, while there are many river bluffs along the major rivers of the state—the Mississippi, Missouri, and Meramec Rivers.

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   What is the capital of Missouri?

   • The capital is Jefferson City. Humans have inhabited present-day Missouri for at least 12,000 years. The Mississippian culture, which emerged in the ninth century, built cities and mounds before declining in the 14th century. The Indigenous Osage and Missouria nations inhabited the area when European people arrived in the 17th century.

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   Is Missouri a state?

   • Missouri, constituent state of the United States of America. To the north lies Iowa; across the Mississippi River to the east, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee; to the south, Arkansas; and to the west, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. With the exception of Tennessee, Missouri has more neighbouring states than any other U.S. state.

   Missouri | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Why is Missouri considered a southern state?

   • The capital is Jefferson City, located in the center of the state. Although today the state is usually considered part of the Midwest, historically Missouri was sometimes considered a Southern state, chiefly because of the settlement of migrants from the South and its status as a slave state before the Civil War.

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9. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › MissouriMissouri - New World Encyclopedia

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   St. Louis is the principal city of the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, comprising 17 counties and the independent city of St. Louis; eight of those counties lie in the state of Illinois. As of 2006, Greater St. Louis was the 16th largest urban area in the nation.