Blue field with state seal above sunflower and word ‘Kansas’ below.
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A dark blue field with the state seal centred. A rising sun, cabin, river, and buffalo hunt set the scene, while above sits a sunflower, the state flower. “Kansas” is spelled beneath in gold, leaving no doubt.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
state seal
Depicts agriculture, pioneers, and a rising sun.
sunflower
Official state flower and nickname.
motto
‘Ad Astra per Aspera’ means ‘To the stars through difficulties.’
Historical Timeline
1861
Kansas admitted as 34th state.
1927
Official flag design adopted.
Fascinating Facts
1
Sunflower is central to Kansas’s identity.
2
State motto highlights perseverance.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (4-12)
Interpret Kansas’s motto.
Identify agricultural symbols on the seal.
State Information
- Population
- 2,937,880
- Area
- 82,278
- Founded
- 1861-01-29
- Region
- Midwest