Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern United States. Missouri is the 21st most populous state in the country with over 6 million residents. The state capital is Jefferson City and the largest city is Kansas City. Missouri is known as the “Show Me State” and has a diverse economy that includes agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Missouri’s nickname comes from a speech given by Congressman Willard Vandiver in 1899. In his speech, Vandiver said that Missourians were “solid, practical p...