Missouri
Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It has eight neighboring states and is the 18th most populous state with about 6.16 million residents. The name Missouri comes from a Native American word that means "river of the big canoes". The state has various nicknames, such as the Show Me State, the Mother of the West, and the Cave State. Missouri has a diverse geography, with plains, forests, mountains, and rivers. The Missouri River is the longest river in North America and runs through the state from west to east.