Kansas State Government
Kansas references the Kansa tribe, meaning people of the south wind. Makes sense for tornado alley.
Capital: Topeka
Largest Cities: Abilene, Dodge City, Goodland, Great Bend, Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Lebanon, Olathe, Overland Park, Salina, Ulysses, Wichita
Present Constitution Drafted: 1859
Entered Union: January 29, 1861 (34)
Motto: “To the stars through difficulties”
State Flower: Sunflower
State Tree: Cottonwood
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
