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Missouri - Wikipedia
With over six million residents, it is the 19th-most populous state of the country. The largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Columbia. The capital is Jefferson City. Humans have inhabited present-day Missouri for at least 12,000 years.

Missouri Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Missouri sits near the geographic center of the United States and shares borders with eight states — more than any state except Tennessee, which also borders eight.

Missouri | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica
Missouri is a constituent state of the U.S. It is bordered by Iowa to the north; Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east; Arkansas to the south; and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. The state’s major cities are Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. Its capital is Jefferson City.

Visit Missouri | Home
From outdoor excursions and family fun to world-class cuisine and live music, Missouri has the activities and destinations you need to make your experience spectacular.

Home | MO.gov
Mike Kehoe was sworn in as Missouri's 58th Governor on January 13, 2025. Guided by a lifelong dedication to public service and a commitment to Missouri families, Governor Kehoe has made public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture the cornerstones of his administration.

History of Missouri - Wikipedia
The history of Missouri begins with settlement of the region by indigenous people during the Paleo-Indian period beginning in about 12,000 BC. Subsequent periods of native life emerged until the 17th century. New France set up small settlements, and in 1803, Napoleonic France sold the area to the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

19 Beautiful Places in Missouri (which lived up to my expectations!)
Famous for inspiring Mark Twain’s novels including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I discovered on my five week Missouri road trip that this intriguing Midwestern state had a wonderfully laid-back vibe — all wide-open spaces, sprawling mountains, rolling plains, winding rivers, and hidden gems.

Missouri - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Missouri is one of the 50 states in the United States. Its capital is Jefferson City. Its largest cities are Kansas City and Saint Louis. Some other cities are Columbia (which is where the University of Missouri is), and Springfield. Missouri officially became a state on August 10, 1821.

Missouri | State Facts & History - Infoplease
Information on Missouri's economy, government, culture, state map and flag, major cities, points of interest, famous residents, state motto, symbols, nicknames, and other trivia.

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Missouri (2026) - Tripadvisor
Imposing architecture and breathtaking scenery combine to make Ha Ha Tonka State Park one of Missouri’s most treasured spots. Located on the Lake of the Ozarks, the park features the stone ruins of…