Statehood Jan. 29, 1861 (34th state)
Capital
Topeka
Largest
Cities (by population) Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City,
Topeka, Olathe, Lawrence
Origin of
Name It's named after the local Indians that were called
"Kansa," or "Kaw, meaning People of the South
Wind.
Population
2,715,884 (32nd) |
Area 82,282 sq miles (13th)
Bordering
States (5) South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming
Number of
Counties (93)
Largest
County (by population) Douglas, 463,585
Highest
Point Mt. Sunflower, 4,039 ft.
Lowest
Point Verdigris River, 679 ft.
Motto "To the Stars through Difficulties" |
