Name = Missouri
Abbr = MO
Cap. = Jefferson City
Pop. (2000) = 5,595,211
Pop. (2010) = 5,988,927
Nick. = Show Me State
Motto = Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law)
Flower = Hawthorn
Bird = Bluebird
Tree = Dogwood
Song = Missouri Waltz
Statehood = Aug. 10, 1821
Web = www.mo.gov
Land Area = 68,886 sq.mi.
Highest Point = Taum Sauk Mtn (1,772ft.)
Lowest Point = St. Francis River
(230ft)
Area Code(s) = 314 417 573
636 660 816 975 Base State Sales Tax = 4.225%
Governor
Jay Nixon
TV Stations = Directory
Radio Stations = Directory | 
