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Petals

Hey there! My name is Petals, and I bloom with joy in Kansas! I love bright smiles, colorful adventures, and spreading kindness everywhere.

Short History

Kansas entered the Union as the 34th state on January 29, 1861, as a free state.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Topeka
  • Largest City: Wichita
  • Nickname: The Sunflower State
  • State Flower: Wild Native Sunflower
  • State Bird: Western Meadowlark
  • Located in the Great Plains region of the central United States.

Did You Know?

  • The state motto is “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” meaning “To the Stars Through Difficulties.”
  • Kansas has some of the largest sunflower fields in the country.
  • The famous cattle-driving trails of the Old West crossed through Kansas during the 1800s.

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