Missouri is bordered by Iowa to the north, by Illinois, Kentucky and Tennesse to the east, by Arkansas to the south, and by Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska to the west. Missouri is the 21st largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 5.6 million is the 16th most populous state. Major industries in Missouri include farming (corn, soybeans), mining (zinc, lead), aircraft equipment, cars, and beer. Missouri was admitted to the Union as the 24th state on August 10, 1821. Missouri was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means "river of the big canoes." Missouri's state nickname is "The Show Me State". Missourri has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property taxes. State Capital: Jefferson City State Motto: "Salus populi suprema lex esto " - The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law State Bird: Bluebird State Flower: White hawthorn State Song: Missouri Waltz State Tree: Flowering dogwood State Rock: Mozarkite State Fish: Channel catfish State Relocation Information Guide State Ranking: Most Liveable State: 27 Lowest Overall Taxes: 10 Best Environment for Education: 21 Lowest Crime: 30 In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state: MO Springfield $183,300 MO Kansas City $229,000 MO St Louis $226,250 Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include: Columbia Lee's Summit O'Fallon Major cities in Missouri include St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia. If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.
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