Cities of Kansas
Kansas lies in the middle of the United States, close to the geographic heart of the mainland. Its capital is Topeka, but its largest city is Wichita. On this map you fly across Kansas and learn where places like Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Lawrence and Manhattan are located.
Kansas is almost proverbially flat: a rectangular prairie state with vast wheat fields. Rivers such as the Kansas River, the Smoky Hill River and the Republican River cross the land. Its highest point, Mount Sunflower in the far west, is a barely visible rise on the plain. Many of the largest places sit in the east, close to the border with Missouri.
Hop in the helicopter and find every place in Kansas at your own pace. With Toponauts you learn the map as you fly — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to place the state with confidence.
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What is the capital of Kansas?
The capital of Kansas is Topeka, in the east of the state on the Kansas River. Topeka is the administrative centre, but it is not the largest city: that honour goes to Wichita. Topeka is smaller and is known mainly as the seat of the state government.
What is the largest city in Kansas?
The largest city in Kansas is Wichita, in the south of the state. Wichita is a major centre for the aircraft industry. The capital, Topeka, is smaller, and in the east there are large suburbs such as Overland Park and Olathe, near Kansas City.
Why is Kansas known for being flat?
Kansas is a rectangular prairie state in the heart of the US, famous for its vast wheat fields. Rivers such as the Kansas River and the Smoky Hill River cut across the flat land. Its highest point, Mount Sunflower in the far west, is barely more than a gentle rise on the plain.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Kansas?
The best way to learn the cities of Kansas is by playing, with Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the state and place towns like Topeka, Wichita and Overland Park on the map yourself. That way you remember where everything is at your own pace — completely free for kids and grown-ups.