"The
Sunflower State"
Motto: "Ad astra per aspera"
(To the stars through difficulties)
Union Member Since January 29, 1861 (34)
Governor:
Kathleen Sebelius
Official State of kansas Web Site:
www.state.ks.us
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Capitol:
Topeka
Tree: Cottonwood
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower: Native Sunflower
Population and (rank):
2,477,574 (1990)(33)
2,688,418 (2000 est.)
Land Area and (rank):
81,823 square miles
(211,922 sq km) (13) |
