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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Question: Where is Missouri located, and how does it rank in size and population?
- Answer: Situated in the Midwest region of the United States, Missouri is the 21st biggest state in terms of physical size and the 18th largest in terms of its population.
- Question: What is the size and population of Missouri?
- Answer: Missouri covers an area of 69,715 square miles and has an estimated population of 6.1 million.
- Question: What is the capital city of Missouri, and which city is the largest?
- Answer: The capital city of Missouri is Jefferson City, but its largest city is Kansas City.
- Question: What is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri?
- Answer: The Greater St. Louis area, which encompasses parts of both Missouri and Illinois, is the biggest metropolitan area in Missouri.
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