Iowa: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Iowa

Iowa is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Des Moines, and its postal abbreviation is IA. Known as the Hawkeye State, it joined the Union on December 28, 1846 as the 29th state. Des Moines is also its largest city.

The Iowa state flag shows blue, white and red vertical stripes with a bald eagle carrying a streamer on the white stripe.

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Iowa at a glance

Capital
Des Moines
Largest city
Des Moines
Nickname
The Hawkeye State
Statehood
December 28, 1846 (29th state)
Region
Midwest
Postal abbreviation
IA

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Iowa is Des Moines.

Iowa is in the Midwest region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Iowa is IA.

Iowa is known as the Hawkeye State.

Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846.

Iowa shares a land border with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

The flag of Iowa shows blue, white and red vertical stripes with a bald eagle carrying a streamer on the white stripe.