Kansas: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Kansas

Kansas is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Topeka, and its postal abbreviation is KS. Known as the Sunflower State, it joined the Union on January 29, 1861 as the 34th state. Its largest city is Wichita.

The Kansas state flag shows the state seal on dark blue with a sunflower above and the word "Kansas" below.

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Kansas at a glance

Capital
Topeka
Largest city
Wichita
Nickname
The Sunflower State
Statehood
January 29, 1861 (34th state)
Region
Midwest
Postal abbreviation
KS

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Kansas is Topeka.

Kansas is in the Midwest region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Kansas is KS.

Kansas is known as the Sunflower State.

Kansas became the 34th state on January 29, 1861.

Kansas shares a land border with Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

The flag of Kansas shows the state seal on dark blue with a sunflower above and the word "Kansas" below.