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Explore Kansas: The Sunflower State

Discover the heart of the Midwest in Kansas, with its state symbols including the Sunflower, Cottonwood tree, and Western meadowlark. Learn about its diverse geography and history, from the Kansas River to notable events like the Great Flood of 1951. Uncover intriguing facts, such as unique New Year's traditions and the state motto "Ad astra per aspera" (To the stars through difficulties).

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Explore Kansas: The Sunflower State

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  1. Sunflower State, Jayhawk State

  2. State symbols Flower: Sunflower (1903) Tree: Cottonwood (1937) Bird: Western meadow lark (1937) Animal: Buffalo (1955) Song: “Home on the Range” (1947)

  3. Geography • Situates in the midwestern America • Population is 2,802,134. (2008) (information provided by the U.S. Embassy in Estonia) • Kansas covers 82,282 square miles, making it the 15th largest state • Arkansas River, Kansas River, Missouri River, Republican River, Smoky Hill River • Number of counties: 105 • Number of state parks: 24

  4. Historically important dates • July–August 1541 Coronado explored Kansas • May 30, 1854 Kansas Territory organized • July 29, 1859 Constitution adopted by convention • January 29, 1861 Kansas became the 34th state

  5. Historically important dates • Spring 1879 Exodusters fled to Kansas • February 19, 1881 First state to constitutionally prohibit alcohol • July 1951 Great Flood of 1951

  6. Interesting facts • Named after Kansas river, that got its name after Kansas' tribe • There was once a law in Kansas, that made it illegal to serve ice-cream on cherry pie • New Year's Traditions in Kansas include kissing your beloved, making loud midnight noises, bursting fireworks and making New Year resolutions • Motto:Ad astra per aspera (To the stars through difficulties)

  7. Thank you for listening :) • Hee yaw for Kansas !

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