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Facts about Size - The area of
the State covers 82282 square miles
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The Constitution -
Kansas was the 34 th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Kansas - Wichita, Overland Park & Kansas City
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State Motto - " Ad astra per aspera " the State Motto is translated as "
To the stars through difficulties "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Sunflower State ( after the wild flowers of the plains of
Kansas )
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Name of the State
Song is " Home on the Range " the words of the song are by
Brewster Higley and music
composed by Daniel Kelley
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Short History of
Kansas - The territory organised by the Kansas-Nebraska Act
of 1854 became known as Bleeding
Kansas, for free and slave factions (1854-1859).
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Origin of the name - From the Kansas River which was named by the French
after the Dakota Sioux Indian word "Kanze" meaning "south
wind."
Best Places to Visit in Kansas
Where are the best
places to visit in Kansas? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Kansas? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Kansas during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Kansas.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Kansas! Best Places to
Visit in Kansas - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Kansas - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Kansas
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Kansas:
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