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Missouri on the US map
Missouri is located in the Midwest region of the United States — specifically the plains subregion. With an area ranking of #21 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Missouri in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City. The largest city by population is Kansas City. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
Missouri shares land borders with 8 other US states: Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #21 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mississippi River: bordered or crossed by
- Missouri River: bordered or crossed by
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Missouri appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Missouri shares borders with 8 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Missouri appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Missouri located?
Missouri is in the Midwest region of the United States. Its capital is Jefferson City and its largest city is Kansas City. The state ranks #21 of 50 by total area.
What states border Missouri?
Missouri borders Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska. That's 8 bordering states in total.
Is Missouri on the coast?
No, Missouri is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is Missouri in?
Missouri observes Central Time.
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