Kansas
State
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Kansas State Symbols, Facts & Info
The United States of America accepted Kansas as the 34th state to enter the union. Below, you will find the official state symbols and interesting facts about Kansas.
State Name:
Kansas
Abbreviation:
KS
Capital:
Topeka
Date of Statehood:
January 29, 1861
Population:
2,744,687 (US Census 2005 estimate)
Primary Agriculture:
A leading wheat-growing state, Kansas also raises corn, sorghums, oats, barley, soybeans, and potatoes.
Primary Industry:
Kansas stands high in petroleum production and mines zinc, coal, salt, and lead. It is also the nation's leading producer of helium. Wichita is one of the nation's leading aircraft-manufacturing centers, ranking first in production of private aircraft.
Nickname:
The Sunflower State
Motto:
Ad Astra Per Aspera (To the stars through difficulties.)
Flower:
Native Sunflower (Legislation of 1903)
Tree:
Cottonwood (Legislation of 1937)
Bird:
Western Meadowlark (Legislation of 1937)
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Fish:
None (Legislation Pending)
Insect:
Honey Bee (Legislation of 1976)
Gemstone:
None (Legislation Pending)
Official State Seal:
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Official State Flag:
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State Commemorative Quarter:
From the 1999-2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program
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State Postage Stamp:
From the 2002 United States Postal Service Greetings from America series.
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