Iowa Quiz
Iowa is in the Midwest. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | IA |
| Nickname | The Hawkeye State |
| Census region | Midwest |
| Bordering states | Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota |
| Statehood | 1846 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 3,190,369 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 56,273 |
Sample questions
Q1What is the postal abbreviation of Iowa?
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IA
The postal abbreviation of Iowa is IA.
Q2In which year did Iowa become a state?
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1846
Iowa became the 29th state in 1846, admitted as a free state as territorial settlement pushed west of the Mississippi River.
Q3Which region is Iowa in?
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Midwest
Iowa lies in the Census Bureau's Midwest region, known for its fertile farmland at the heart of the Corn Belt.