About Missouri

Name: Missouri
Capital: Jefferson City
Population: 5595211
Common Nicknames: Bullion State; Cave State; Gateway State; Bellwether State; Lead State; Ozark State; Puke State (reported in 1881); Show-Me State (currently used on license plates)
Agriculture: "Cattle, soybeans, hogs, dairy products, corn, poultry and eggs"
Industry: "Transportation equipment, food processing, chemical products, electric equipment, fabricated metal produc"
Total Crimes: 4394
State Rank in Crime: 18