| Capital |
Topeka |
| Area |
82,277 sq mi
213,098 sq km |
Population
(2000 census) |
2,688,418 |
Major Cities
(2000 census) |
Wichita (344,284), Overland Park (149,080),
Kansas City (146,866), Topeka (122,377),
Olathe (92,962)
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| Major Rivers |
Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Smoky Hill, Republican |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Sunflower
4,039 feet
1,231 meters |
| Industry |
transportation equipment, food processing, printing and publishing, chemicals, machinery, apparel
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| Agriculture |
beef cattle, wheat, hay, sorghum, soybeans, hogs, corn
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| Minerals and Resources |
petroleum, natural gas, salt, helium, cement, crushed stone
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