Kansas

Derived from the Siouan word Kansa meaning "People of the south wind," Kansas City is a bi-state urban region which overlaps the Missouri-Kansas state line. The region has over 136 cities with 11 counties in the metropolitan area. The four largest cities of the state are Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas; Overland Park, Kansas; and Independence, Missouri. The state is named after the Kansa Indians who became the early inhabitants of the area and settled along the Missouri River. Kansas City is a perfect blend of old and new civilization, city and lowlands. Also known as the “City of Fountains” due to the city’s outdoor water features accept Rome. Here the music flows freely without any constraints, particularly jazz is very famous. Some of the greatest jazz players in all of history got their start in the clubs of Kansas City. World-class musicians such as William "Count" Basie, Charlie "Bird" Parker, and Orin "Hot Lips" Page assembled here to create a sound the town could call its own creativity. This rich heritage of music can still be heard at the famous 18th & Vine Historic District or at City Market.

The other prominent feature is the architecture most remarkable being the sixty-plus examples of Art Deco styling. The other crowd-pulling attractions include City at Union Station, the Kansas City Zoo, and the Arabia Steamboat Museum and riverboat casinos. The city houses the NFL Chiefs and MLB Royals. Kansas was recognized as a way stop for the commuters traveling to Utah, California, or Oregon. Around 1827 Fort Leavenworth became the first community to outfit the place. In 1803, Kansas possession was captured by U.S. as an unorganized territory. In 1821, Missouri Territory was given the hold of Kansas and on May 30, 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act became law. The decree established the U.S. territories of Nebraska and Kansas. On March 30, 1855 "Border Ruffians" from Missouri occupied Kansas during the territory's first canvassing. The mafia forced the election of a pro-slavery governing body. On January 29, 1861, Kansas was declared the 34th state of the Union and On February 19, 1861, Kansa became the first U.S. state to ban all alcoholic drinks. On August 21, 1863, William Quantrill led Quantrill's attack into Lawrence which demolished much of the city and killed many people. Kansas was an abode to President Eisenhower. Professional sports athletes that belong to Kansas include Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers, Wilt Chamberlain, Jim Ryun, Walter Johnson and Lynette Woodard. In 1913, one of the largest cities of Kansas State, Kansas City had 554 "public prostitutes." Money spent with these individuals totaled approximately $1.5 million. The law of the city has banned the persons "naked or inadequately clothed" from bathing, washing, or swimming in the Missouri River or other waterways within the city confines between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.

The city is served by numerous airlines viz. Air Canada, American Airlines, America West, Continental, Delta, Midwest Express, Northwest/KLM Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Trans World Airlines, United Airlines, USAirways and Vanguard Airlines. The widespread, interconnected arrangement of parks and roads set up by visionary planners in the late 19th century prompted the writers to name the Kansas City area "Paris on the Plains." The city of Kansas is the leading domestic business sector, and is the second-largest rail center in the United States. The city has the tallest, largest and fastest roller coasters in the world. The city is mostly inhabited by people of German and German-Russian background. The city also houses the main operating center of the leading greeting cards maker, Hallmark. Also dubbed as the “Heart of America,” due to its location Kansas City, USA has a continental climate. The summers are blazing hot and winters are extremely cold, with heavy blizzards arriving late in the season. Spring and autumn are brief but colorful providing dramatic settings.