Friday, May 25, 2018

Kansas

Kansas

 We Have What You're Looking For. In Kansas, small-town charm mixes easily with big-city attractions. We make it easy to locate the best places to dine, shop and spend the night - no matter where your travels take you. Plus, you can save, and share, your destinations for future planning. You can also book activities online. Whether you long for a relaxing trip along a scenic route or an action-packed adventure, Kansas delivers! 
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 Airport

 The state's only major commercial (Class C) airport is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, located along US-54 on the western edge of the city. Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan offers daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, making it the second-largest commercial airport in the state.[72] Most air travelers in northeastern Kansas fly out of Kansas City International Airport, located in Platte County, Missouri.
In the state's southeastern part, people often use Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma or Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, Missouri. For those in the far western part of the state, Denver International Airport is a popular option. Connecting flights are also available from smaller Kansas airports in Dodge City, Garden City, Hays, Hutchinson, Liberal, or Salina.

Rail

Passenger Rail

The Southwest Chief Amtrak route runs through the state on its route from Chicago to Los Angeles. Stops in Kansas include Lawrence, Topeka, Newton, Hutchinson, Dodge City, and Garden City.[73] An Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach connects Newton and Wichita to the Heartland Flyer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[74]

Freight Rail

Kansas is served by four Class I railroads, Amtrak, BNSF, Kansas City Southern, and Union Pacific, as well as many shortline railroads
State of Kansas
Flag of Kansas State seal of Kansas
Flag Seal
Nickname(s): The Sunflower State (official);
The Wheat State;
The Free State[1]
Motto(s): Ad astra per aspera (Latin for To the stars through difficulties)
State song(s): "Home on the Range"
Map of the United States with Kansas highlighted
Official language English[2]
Demonym Kansan
Capital Topeka
Largest city Wichita
Largest metro Kansas portion of Kansas City, Metropolitan Area
Area Ranked 15th
 • Total 82,278[3] sq mi
(213,100 km2)
 • Width 410[4] miles (660 km)
 • Length 213[4] miles (343 km)
 • % water 0.6[5]
 • Latitude 37° N to 40° N
 • Longitude 94° 35′ W to 102° 3′ W
Population Ranked 35th
 • Total 2,913,123 (2017 est.)[6]
 • Density 35.1/sq mi  (13.5/km2)
Ranked 40th
 • Median household income $54,865[7] (30th)
Elevation
 • Highest point Mount Sunflower[8][9]
4,041 ft (1232 m)
 • Mean 2,000 ft  (610 m)
 • Lowest point Verdigris River at Oklahoma border[8][9]
679 ft (207 m)
Before statehood Kansas Territory
Admission to Union January 29, 1861
Kansas Day (34th)
Governor Jeff Colyer (R)
Lieutenant Governor Tracey Mann (R)
Legislature Kansas Legislature
 • Upper house Senate
 • Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R)
Jerry Moran (R)
U.S. House delegation Roger Marshall (R)
Lynn Jenkins (R)
Kevin Yoder (R)
Ron Estes (R) (list)
Time zones  
 • Majority of state Central: UTC −6/−5
 • Greeley, Hamilton, Sherman, and Wallace counties Mountain: UTC −7/−6
ISO 3166 US-KS
Abbreviations KS, Kan., Kans.
Website www.kansas.gov       
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