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Kansas
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Considered the geographic center of the United States, this agricultural state made up of plains and low hills doesn’t draw crowds of tourists, though a few cities like Kansas City (partly in Missouri as well) or Dodge City (the quintessential "Wild West" town) offer some interest.
Overview
Considered the geographic center of the United States, this agricultural state made up of plains and low hills doesn’t draw crowds of tourists, though a few cities like Kansas City (partly in Missouri as well) or Dodge City (the quintessential "Wild West" town) offer some interest.
Key Facts
- Type of place: state.
- Location: Plains and low hills at the country’s geographic center.
- Code: KS
- Admitted to the Union: 1861 (34th).
- Local time: for most of the state, except for a small western portion on Mountain Time.
- Capital: Topeka.
- Major cities: Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, Wichita...
- Population: 2,912,000 (2015).
- Area: 213,283 km².
- Density: 13.5 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Mount Sunflower (1,232 m).
- Lowest point: Verdigris River (207 m).
- Coastline: 0 km.
- Interests (out of ): Nature-adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .
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