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Facts About Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø
Want to know more about Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø? If you are curious about Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, our state symbols, or the geography, you've come to the right place! Here is our list of answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø!
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Facts
When did Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø become a State?
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø became the 34th state on January 29, 1861.
What is the Capital City of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Topeka
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What is the biggest city in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Wichita
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What is the population of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
2,937,880 as of the 2020 Census
How big is Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø? What is the total land area of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Length: 210 miles
Width: 410 miles
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is the 13th largest state in land area with 81,758 sq. miles and the 15th largest in terms of total area with 82,278 sq. miles.
Where is the highest point in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Mt. Sunflower, which is located near the Colorado border, is the highest point in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø with an elevation of 4,041 ft.
Is Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø a Midwestern State?
The Census Bureau considers Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø as part of the Midwest Region of the US. But Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has many characteristics of other regions being in the "middle of it all."
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø State Symbols
What is the official State Animal of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
American Bison
What is the State Amphibian of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Barred Tiger Salamander
What is the state reptile of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Ornate Box Turtle
What is the state insect of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
European honey bee
What is the official State Bird of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Western Meadowlark
What is the official State Flower of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Sunflower
What is the state tree of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Cottonwood
What is the state song of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
"Home on the Range"
What is the state motto of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø?
Ad astra per aspera, "To the stars through difficulties"