Missouri: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Missouri

Missouri is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Jefferson City, and its postal abbreviation is MO. Known as the Show-Me State, it joined the Union on August 10, 1821 as the 24th state. Its largest city is Kansas City.

The Missouri state flag shows red, white and blue stripes with the coat of arms in a ring of 24 stars.

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Missouri at a glance

Capital
Jefferson City
Largest city
Kansas City
Nickname
The Show-Me State
Statehood
August 10, 1821 (24th state)
Region
Midwest
Postal abbreviation
MO

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City.

Missouri is in the Midwest region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Missouri is MO.

Missouri is known as the Show-Me State.

Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821.

Missouri shares a land border with Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

The flag of Missouri shows red, white and blue stripes with the coat of arms in a ring of 24 stars.