Missouri is a state in the American Midwest, the land was once purchased from the French. The state’s name comes from the language of the Sioux Indian tribe, who used the word ouemessourita to refer to “those who have hollowed out canoes”. The state’s name is often misspelled as Missouri, Missouri or Missoury.
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Basic Information About Missouri
- State Name: Missouri
- State Abbreviation: MO
- Capital: Jefferson City
- Largest City: Kansas City
- Area: 180,533 km2 (21st largest U.S. state)
- Population: 6,137,428 (18th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: CST (UTC-6), CDT (UTC-5) in the summer
- Other Information:Speed Limits in Missouri, Current Time in Missouri, Minimum Wage in Missouri
What to See in the State of Missouri
- Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis
- City of Branson – the capital of live country
- Kansas City National World War I Museum and Memorial
- Missouri State Botanical Garden in Saint Louis
- St. Louis Zoological Garden
- Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
- Lake Table Rock
- The Titanic Museum in Branson
- Civil War Museum in Saint Louis
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park
You can post tips for other sights and places of interest in Missouri in the discussion.
Missouri
Fun Facts about Missouri
Date of Missouri’s entry into the Union
August 10, 1821 (24th in order)
Missouri State Nickname
The Show Me State
The Highest Mountain in Missouri
Taum Sauk Mountain (540 metres)
Rivers in Missouri
- Missouri River (3,770 km)
- Mississippi River (3,730 km)
- White River (1,162 km)
- Des Moines River (845 km)
- St. Francis River (686 km)
Airports in Missouri
- St. Louis International Airport
- Kansas City International Airport
- Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Branson Airport
- Colulmbia Regional Airport
Missouri Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): Kansas City Chiefs
- MLB (baseball): Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals
- MLS (soccer): St. Louis MLS
- NHL (ice hockey): St. Louis City SC
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Missouri
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- University of Missouri
ZIP codes
63001-65899
Missouri Weather
There are four seasons in Missouri, with summers being hot and muggy and winters being cool. Temperatures in Missouri range between -7 °C and +5 °C in January, and generally between 21 °C and 32 °C in summer.
In terms of natural events, Missouri is often plagued by thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Current Forecasts:
Largest Cities in Missouri
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | 495,327 | Show on Map |
| 2 | St. Louis | 300,576 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Springfield | 167,882 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Columbia | 123,195 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Independence | 116,672 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Lees Summit | 99,357 | Show on Map |
| 7 | O’Fallon | 88,673 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Saint Joseph | 74,875 | Show on Map |
| 9 | St. Charles | 71,028 | Show on Map |
| 10 | St. Peters | 58,212 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Missouri
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $7.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $4.50
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $4.53
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.59
- Milk (1 l): $0.79
- Bread (500 g): $1.99
- Rice (1 kg): $3.12
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.05
- Cheese (1 kg): $11.73
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $9.14
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $13.75
- Apple (1 kg): $4.73
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.53
- Oranges (1 kg): $3.85
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $3.59
- Potatoes (1 kg): $2.63
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $2.33
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.32
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $7.00
Grocery prices in the city of St. Louis effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, prices vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Missouri
- Invertebrate:langusta
- Dessert: ice cream
- Dinosaur: parrosaurus
- Fossils: lily
- Insects: bees
- Musical instrument: goose
- Horse: Missouri Fox Trotter
- Flower: spotted hawthorn
- Mineral: Galenite
- Animal: Wolverine
- Grape variety: Norton
- Nut Tree: Black Walnut
- Song: Missouri Waltz
- Plasma: Carolina three-toed tortoise
- Bird: Blue Jay
- Fish: American welshman, spotted catfish
- Tree: flowering dogwood
- Holiday: Missouri Day – third Wednesday in October
- Dance: Square Dance
- Animal: mule
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