Fascinating Facts
- Kansas has over 800 caves.
- The state has the geographical center of the lower 48 United States.
- Kansas is the top wheat producer in the US.
- The capital Topeka means “place where we dig potatoes”.
- Kansas is named after the Kansa tribe meaning “people of the south wind.”
- It’s the home of the first Pizza Hut.
- Kansas is well known for the "Wizard of Oz."
- The World’s largest easel is in the state.
- It has 30 state parks.
- Monument Rocks has fossils and chalk formations.
- Botanica Gardens in Wichita has 7 hectares.
- The Capitol was built in a French style.
- Dodge City is actually the windiest US city.
Interesting Facts about Kansas City
Kansas City shares many interesting attributes with the state, including:
- The first Pizza Hut is here.
- The geographical center of the lower 48 United States is in Kansas.
- It’s the top wheat producer in the US, producing one-fifth of US wheat.
- The World’s largest easel and 30 state parks are notable attractions.
- Monument Rocks, with fossils and chalk formations, is a notable landmark.