Kansas Quiz
Kansas is in the Midwest. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Topeka |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | KS |
| Nickname | The Sunflower State |
| Census region | Midwest |
| Bordering states | Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado |
| Statehood | 1861 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 2,937,880 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 82,278 |
Sample questions
Q1Which state is smaller than Kansas by area?
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Wisconsin
Kansas covers 82,278 square miles, making it the No.15 largest state by total area.
Q2In which year did Kansas become a state?
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1861
Kansas became the 34th state in 1861, admitted as a free state just months before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Q3Which region is Kansas in?
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Midwest
Kansas is part of the Census Bureau's Midwest region, spanning the Great Plains near the geographic center of the contiguous states.