Kansas Almanac: Facts and Figures

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Kansas is one of the West North Central states of the US The state is situated at the geographical center of the 48 conterminous states. Kansas known as an agricultural state, Kansas had, by the 1990s, a well-diversified economy, dominated by service industries and manufacturing. Kansas remains, nonetheless, one of the leading agricultural states.

Kansas Almanac
Official Name	Kansas
Capital	Topeka
Nick Name	Wheat State, Sunflower State, Jayhawker State, Midway, USA.
Motto	Ad Astra per Aspera (To the stars through difficulties)
Location & Region	39.03790 N, 095.69199 W			Midwest
Constitution Ratified	1859
Statehood	January 29, 1861			34th state
Population	2,688,418	32.86		32nd
Largest City (by population)	Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka, Olathe, Lawrence
Bordering States	North: Nebraska (Missouri River forms the Northeastern boundary) East: Missouri South: Oklahoma West: Colorado
Number of Counties	93 Counties in Kansas
Largest County (by population)	Douglas County	99,962		457 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	6
US Congress	2 Senators; 4 Representatives
Time Zone	Central Standard Time
Kansas Climate and Weather
Kansas weather is variable and unpredictable. Winter blizzards, violent windstorms, and heavy rains are common throughout the state, and the continental climate (on occasion) produces rapid temperature extremes. Generally here the summers are quite warm, the winters are mild, and the humidity is on the moderate side. Early evening thunderstorms are common in summer, and tornados strike the state on a regular basis as Kansas is in America's Tornado Alley. January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures near 25 degrees. July is the warmest month, with average high temperatures near 80 degrees. Much hotter summers and harsh, cold winters are not uncommon. Annual precipitation amounts range from 30 - 40 inches in the east, while drier conditions are common in the west.
Highest Temperature	121 degrees July 24, 1936 - Alton
Lowest Temperature	-40 degrees February 13, 1905 - Lebanon
Avg Temp: High - Low	92.9 degrees		15.7 degrees
Kansas Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	2,000
Highest Point	Mt. Sunflower			4,039
Lowest Point	Verdigris River			679
Kansas Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	Barton
Total Area	82,276.84			15th
Land Area	81,814.88			99.44%
Water Area	461.96			0.56%
Forested Land Area			3%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	400 miles		210 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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