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Missouri, constituent state of the U.S. It is bordered by Iowa to the north; Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east; Arkansas to the south; and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. The state’s major cities are Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. Its capital is Jefferson City.

General Map of Missouri, United States. The detailed map shows the US state of Missouri with boundaries, the location of the state capital Jefferson City, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, and railroads.

Missouri is located in the southern part of the United States, bordered by Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, and Iowa. The state is known for its diverse terrain and rich history. Because Missouri covers 69,714 square miles, it possesses many landforms, rivers, lakes, and other geographical features.

Northern Plains The Dissected Till Plains portion of the northern plains region lies in the portion of the state north of the Missouri River, while the Osage plains portion extends into the southwestern portion of the state bordering the Ozark Plateau. Thus the northern plains covers an area slightly more than a third of the state.

Interesting Facts Missouri, the Show Me State, was admitted to the United States in 1821 as part of the Missouri Compromise. Located on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, the state was...

About Missouri: The Facts: Capital: Jefferson City. Area: 69,715 sq mi (180,560 sq km). Population: ~ 6,160,000. Largest cities: Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield ...

Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern United States. In Missouri, cities are classified into three types: 3rd Class, 4th Class, and those under constitutional charters. A few older cities are incorporated under legislative charters (Carrollton, Chillicothe, LaGrange, Liberty, Miami, Missouri City, and Pleasant Hill) which are no longer ...

Missouri would become home to a historic lawsuit in 1846 when Dred Scott, a slave, sued for his freedom and lost in 1857. ... —The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is the tallest manmade monument in the United States. At 630 feet, it’s more than twice the height of the Statue of Liberty! —With nearly 200 officially registered fountains, Kansas ...