Missouri (see pronunciation) is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. [6] Ranking 21st in land area, it borders Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west.

Mike Kehoe was sworn in as Missouri's 58th Governor on January 13, 2025. Guided by a lifelong dedication to public service and a commitment to Missouri families, Governor Kehoe has made public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture the cornerstones of his administration.

Missouri, yalnızca komşusu Tennessee'ye eşit sekiz farklı eyaletle sınır komşusudur. Missouri, kuzeyde Iowa, doğuda Mississippi Nehri boyunca Illinois, Kentucky ve Tennessee, güneyde Arkansas, batıda Oklahoma, Kansas ve Nebraska ile sınırlıdır.

Missouri embodies a unique but dynamic balance between the urban and the rural and between the liberal and the conservative. The state ranks high in the United States in terms of urbanization and industrial activity, but it also maintains a vigorous and diversified agriculture.

Missouri sits near the geographic center of the United States and shares borders with eight states — more than any state except Tennessee, which also borders eight.

Missouri is one of the 50 states in the United States. Its capital is Jefferson City. Its largest cities are Kansas City and Saint Louis. Some other cities are Columbia (which is where the University of Missouri is), and Springfield. Missouri officially became a state on August 10, 1821.

The boundary between the Ozark and lowland regions runs southwest from Cape Girardeau on the Mississippi River to the Arkansas border just southwest of Poplar Bluff. Missouri borders eight other US States, more than any other state except Tennessee, which also borders eight states.

From outdoor excursions and family fun to world-class cuisine and live music, Missouri has the activities and destinations you need to make your experience spectacular.

Missouri (MO) lies in the American Midwest, its eastern border formed by the Mississippi River. Agriculture and the food industry are important to Missouri’s economy, and it is home to one of the world’s largest breweries, Anheuser-Busch.

Discover the rich history, diverse geography, and robust economy of Missouri. Learn why this central state is known as the Gateway to the West.