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americas-florists.com directory
of florists in Missouri, USA
Missouri is called the "Show Me
State," because its people have a reputation for believing
only what they see. Its name is an Algonquin Indian term meaning
"river of the big canoes." Originally home to a number
of Indian tribes, the state entered the Union in 1821. Today,
more than half the population lives in Missouri's two major
cities--Kansas City and St. Louis. The dogwood is the state tree,
the bluebird is the state bird and the capital is Jefferson City.
State Flower: Hawthorn
State Motto: The welfare of the people shall be
the supreme law
State Nickname: Show-me State
State Bird: Bluebird
Land area: 68,898 sq mi. - Length: 300 miles - Width: 240 miles
10 largest cities (1999 est.): Kansas City,
437,764; St. Louis, 333,960; Springfield, 142,669; Independence,
117,545; Columbia, 80,500; St. Joseph, 69,577; Lee's Summit,
68,961; St. Charles, 59,276; St. Peter's, 52,411; Florissant,
50,060 - Persons per square mile (1999): 79.4
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