Missouri Quiz
Missouri is in the Midwest. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Jefferson City |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | MO |
| Nickname | The Show-Me State |
| Census region | Midwest |
| Bordering states | Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska |
| Statehood | 1821 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 6,154,913 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 69,707 |
Sample questions
Q1What is the capital of Missouri?
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Jefferson City
Jefferson City is Missouri's state capital, a much smaller city than both Kansas City and St. Louis, the state's two largest cities.
Q2Which state is smaller than Missouri by area?
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Florida
Missouri covers 69,707 square miles, making it the No.21 largest state by total area.
Q3In which year did Missouri become a state?
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1821
Missouri became the 24th state in 1821, admitted as a slave state under the Missouri Compromise, alongside free-state Maine.