Missouri Β· State Nickname Quiz
Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Missouri as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.
Missouri's nickname is "Show Me State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Missouri in rotation β match the nickname to the state.
Why "Show Me State"?
"Show Me State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state β its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.
Quick facts
- USPS code
- MO
- Capital
- Jefferson City
- Largest city
- Kansas City
- Region
- Midwest
- Admitted to Union
- 1821
- Nickname
- Show Me State
- Electoral votes
- 10
- Bordering states
- Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee
Other Missouri games
More about Missouri
Frequently asked
What is Missouri's nickname?
Show Me State
Is this game free?
Yes β 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.
Can I play other Missouri quizzes?
Yes β see the sibling games above. Missouri appears in every Statedoku mini-game.