| State Abbreviation |
KS |
| Statehood |
January 29, 1861 |
| State Capital |
Topeka |
| Number of Counties |
105 |
| State Population (2005) | 2,744,687 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
August 29, 2005 |
| State Flower |
Sunflower |
| Nickname |
Sunflower State, Jayhawk State
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| State Flag |
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| Governor |
Kathleen Sebelius (D) |
| Senators |
Sam Brownback (R)
Pat Roberts (R) |
| Area Codes |
316, 620, 785, 913 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Wichita | 344,284 |
| Overland Park | 149,080 |
| Kansas City | 146,866 |
| Topeka | 122,377 |
| Olathe | 92,962 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
MLB: Kansas City Royals
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs
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