what state is ks

Kansas is a state in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Nebraska to the north, Missouri to the east, Oklahoma to the south, and Colorado to the west. Its capital is Topeka, and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas has an area of 82,278 square miles (213,100 square kilometers) and is the 15th-largest state by area. According to the 2020 census, Kansas has a population of 2,940,865, making it the 36th most-populous of the 50 states. Residents of Kansas are called Kansans.