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Missouri

Missouri (see pronunciation) is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it borders Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. With over six million residents, it is the 19th-most populous state of the country.…

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Admitted to the Union
August 10, 1821 (24th)
Before statehood
Missouri Territory
Capital
Jefferson City
Country
United States
Demonym
Missourian
Elevation
801 ft (244 m)

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Edges569
Triples757
Avg. degree2
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related to history · 48
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related to Music · 47
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related to American Civil War · 34
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related to External links · 33
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related to Climate · 29
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related to Colleges and universities · 28
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related to Nicknames · 28
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related to 20th century · 27
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related to Geography · 24
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related to Government and politics · 23
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MissouriAdmitted to the UnionAugust 10, 1821 (24th)1.00infobox
MissouriBefore statehoodMissouri Territory1.00infobox
MissouriCapitalJefferson City1.00infobox
MissouriCountryUnited States1.00infobox
MissouriDemonymMissourian1.00infobox
MissouriElevation801 ft (244 m)1.00infobox
MissouriHighest elevation (Taum Sauk Mountain)1,770 ft (540 m)1.00infobox
MissouriISO 3166 codeUS-MO1.00infobox
MissouriJudiciarySupreme Court of Missouri1.00infobox
MissouriLargest cityKansas City1.00infobox
MissouriLargest county or equivalentSt. Louis1.00infobox
MissouriLargest metro and urban areasGreater St. Louis1.00infobox
MissouriLatitude36° 0′ N to 40° 37′ N1.00infobox
MissouriLegislatureGeneral Assembly1.00infobox
MissouriLongitude89° 6′ W to 95° 46′ W1.00infobox
MissouriLowest elevation (St. Francis River at Arkansas border)230 ft (70 m)1.00infobox
MissouriTime zoneUTC−06:00 (Central)1.00infobox
MissouriTraditional abbreviationMo.1.00infobox
MissouriU.S. House delegation6 Republicans 2 Democrats (list)1.00infobox
MissouriU.S. senatorsJosh Hawley (R) Eric Schmitt (R)1.00infobox
MissouriUSPS abbreviationMO1.00infobox
MissouriWebsitemo.gov1.00infobox
Missouri• Density88/sq mi (34.1/km2)1.00infobox
Missouri• GovernorMike Kehoe (R)1.00infobox
Missouri• Income rank38th1.00infobox
Missouri• Land69,118 sq mi (179,015 km2)1.00infobox
Missouri• Length300 mi (480 km)1.00infobox
Missouri• Lieutenant GovernorDavid Wasinger (R)1.00infobox
Missouri• Lower houseHouse of Representatives1.00infobox
Missouri• Median household income$68,500 (2023)1.00infobox

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