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.

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 is a constituent state of the U.S. It is bordered by Iowa to the north; Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east; Arkansas to the south; and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. The state’s major cities are Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. Its capital is Jefferson City.

The history of Missouri begins with settlement of the region by indigenous people during the Paleo-Indian period beginning in about 12,000 BC. Subsequent periods of native life emerged until the 17th century. New France set up small settlements, and in 1803, Napoleonic France sold the area to the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

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 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.

Missouri is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. 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.

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.

Le Missouri (en anglais : /m ɪ ˈz ɜ ːri/ ou /m ɪ ˈz ɜ ːrə/) est un État du Midwest des États-Unis, juste à l'ouest du fleuve Mississippi, qui marque sa frontière orientale.