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Kansas is located in the Midwestern United States, and is bordered by Nebraska to the north, Missouri to the east, Oklahoma to the south, and Colorado to the west. The northeastern boundary of the state is defined by the Missouri River, and other major rivers include the Kansas River, the Arkansas River and its tributaries, the Saline and Solomon Rivers, tributaries of the Smoky Hill River, the Big Blue River, the Delaware River, the Wakarusa River, Marais Des Cygnes, a tributary of the Missouri River, and Spring River. The state is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, who still inhabit the area, which is thought to mean "people of the wind." Its nickname is the "Sunflower State," due to the sight of blossoming wild sunflowers, which bloom in the state. It is the 15th largest state by area and 34th by population. The capital city is Topeka, in the mideastern part of the state. The largest city is Wichita, with other large cities being Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Lawrence, Shawnee, Manhattan, Lenexa, and Salina.

Kansas has 55 state parks, 36 state wildlife areas, four state wildlife management areas, one national park, two national historic sites, and three national wildlife refuges. Most notable are Prairie National Park, Fort Larned National Historic Site, Fort Scott National Historic Site, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge, Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. There are many other historic and heritage sites throughout the state, where visitors can learn about the pioneer experience and the Wild West, in addition to museums, arts, and entertainment offered in the state's cities. There are also a number of unique "roadside attractions," including the World's Largest Ball of Twine.

Kansas is one of the most productive agricultural states, with primary products being wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans. Other agricultural products include cattle, sheep, cotton, hogs, and salt. Industrial products include transportation equipment, commercial and private aircraft, good processing, publishing, chemical products, machinery, apparel, petroleum, and mining. Kansas ranks eighth in production of natural gas in the country. The aerospace industry contributes greatly to the state's economy, with large aircraft corporations having manufacturing facilities in Wichita and Kansas City. There are six state universities in Kansas, which include Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, and Wichita State University, and there are more than 60 other private colleges and universities, technical and community colleges, and others.