Missouri's capital is Jefferson City, its state flower is the hawthorne, and its state bird is the blue bird. The state has a population of over 5.5 million people, making it the 17th largest by population and 21st largest by size. Its largest city is Kansas City and it joined the union on August 10, 1821.

1. Missouri By: Robb

2. State Capital: Jefferson City State Flower: Hawthorne State Bird: Blue Bird

3. State Population: 5,595,211 Ranking by Population: 17 Ranking by Size: 21 Largest City: Kansas City

4. Date State Entered the Union: 8/10/1821 Governor : Matt Blunt Major Industries: Transportation Equipment

5. The arch cost 30 million dollars to build. You can go to the top and look out. It really cool. You should see it. Here is a picture of the arch.

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