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Missouri
United States
12:20:48 AM
21 Nov 2024
Missouri Info
Abbreviation:
MO
State capital:
Jefferson City
Population:
6,200,000
Largest city:
Kansas City (520,000)
State bird:
Eastern Bluebird
State flower:
Hawthorn
State tree:
Flowering Dogwood
Local facts
Missouri is in the Central Time Zone (CT)
Missouri observes Daylight Saving Time.
Missouri is 2 hours ahead of California. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Missouri, it is 10:00 AM in California (Pacific Time).
Many states share the Central Time Zone with this state, including Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota.
Major industries:
Agriculture: Agriculture plays a significant role in Missouri, with the state being a major producer of soybeans, corn, rice, and livestock, particularly beef and hogs.
Manufacturing: Has a diverse manufacturing sector, producing items such as machinery, electrical equipment, food products, and chemicals.
Transportation and Logistics: Due to its central location, Missouri is a transportation hub, with major railroads, trucking routes, and the Mississippi River providing critical infrastructure.
Healthcare and Biotechnology: The healthcare and biotechnology sectors are growing, with institutions like Washington University in St. Louis contributing to medical research and innovation.
Tourism: Attracts tourists with historical sites, natural parks, and cultural landmarks, such as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and Branson's entertainment district.
Agriculture: Agriculture plays a significant role in Missouri, with the state being a major producer of soybeans, corn, rice, and livestock, particularly beef and hogs.
Manufacturing: Has a diverse manufacturing sector, producing items such as machinery, electrical equipment, food products, and chemicals.
Transportation and Logistics: Due to its central location, Missouri is a transportation hub, with major railroads, trucking routes, and the Mississippi River providing critical infrastructure.
Healthcare and Biotechnology: The healthcare and biotechnology sectors are growing, with institutions like Washington University in St. Louis contributing to medical research and innovation.
Tourism: Attracts tourists with historical sites, natural parks, and cultural landmarks, such as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and Branson's entertainment district.
Local trivia and geography:
Geography: Located in the Midwest, bordered by eight states and featuring a mix of plains, forests, and the Ozark Mountains in the south.
Trivia: Known as the 'Show-Me State,' reflecting its residents' reputation for skepticism and their desire for clear proof of claims.
Natural Attractions: Boasts many natural wonders, including the Ozarks, Mark Twain National Forest, and the Missouri River, all offering opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Geography: Located in the Midwest, bordered by eight states and featuring a mix of plains, forests, and the Ozark Mountains in the south.
Trivia: Known as the 'Show-Me State,' reflecting its residents' reputation for skepticism and their desire for clear proof of claims.
Natural Attractions: Boasts many natural wonders, including the Ozarks, Mark Twain National Forest, and the Missouri River, all offering opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Cultural insights:
Music: Home to a rich musical heritage, particularly jazz and blues, with St. Louis and Kansas City being major centers for these genres.
Local Cuisine: Known for its distinct culinary traditions, including St. Louis-style pizza, toasted ravioli, and barbecue, especially pork and ribs.
Sports Culture: Has a strong sports culture, with passionate fans supporting teams like the St. Louis Cardinals (baseball), Kansas City Chiefs (football), and St. Louis Blues (hockey).
Festivals: The state hosts various festivals, such as the St. Louis Art Fair and the Kansas City FilmFest, celebrating arts, culture, and local heritage.
Music: Home to a rich musical heritage, particularly jazz and blues, with St. Louis and Kansas City being major centers for these genres.
Local Cuisine: Known for its distinct culinary traditions, including St. Louis-style pizza, toasted ravioli, and barbecue, especially pork and ribs.
Sports Culture: Has a strong sports culture, with passionate fans supporting teams like the St. Louis Cardinals (baseball), Kansas City Chiefs (football), and St. Louis Blues (hockey).
Festivals: The state hosts various festivals, such as the St. Louis Art Fair and the Kansas City FilmFest, celebrating arts, culture, and local heritage.
Historical context:
Louisiana Purchase: Became part of the United States through the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, significantly expanding the nation's territory westward.
Westward Expansion: Played a central role in the westward expansion, with pioneers heading west through the state on the Oregon and California Trails.
Civil War History: A border state during the Civil War, experiencing both Union and Confederate sympathies and significant battles, such as the Battle of Wilson's Creek.
Statehood: Became the 24th state in 1821, and its location at the crossroads of the East and West made it a crucial point in American expansion and trade.
Louisiana Purchase: Became part of the United States through the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, significantly expanding the nation's territory westward.
Westward Expansion: Played a central role in the westward expansion, with pioneers heading west through the state on the Oregon and California Trails.
Civil War History: A border state during the Civil War, experiencing both Union and Confederate sympathies and significant battles, such as the Battle of Wilson's Creek.
Statehood: Became the 24th state in 1821, and its location at the crossroads of the East and West made it a crucial point in American expansion and trade.