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Wichita

Wichita, WIHCH uh taw (pop. 344,284; met. area pop. 571,166), is the largest city in Kansas. It serves as a major manufacturing center and as the distribution center for a large farm region that produces dairy products, grain, and livestock. Wichita is called the Air Capital of the World. It ranks as the world's largest producer of general aviation aircraft. These aircraft include small planes that are used for business, recreation, and flight training. More »

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Abilene

Abilene, AB uh leen, Kansas (pop. 6,543), a city in east-central Kansas, is a railroad shipping... More >>

Dodge City

Dodge City, Kansas (pop. 25,176), was a well-known "Wild West" frontier town. It was called the... More >>

Kansas City

Kansas City, Kansas (pop. 146,866), is an industrial city in the northeast corner of the state.... More >>

Leavenworth

Leavenworth, LEHV uhn wurth (pop. 35,420), is the oldest city in Kansas. It was founded in 1854.... More >>

Topeka

Topeka, tuh PEE kuh (pop. 122,377; met. area pop. 224,551) is the capital and one of the largest... More >>

Wichita

Wichita, WIHCH uh taw (pop. 344,284; met. area pop. 571,166), is the largest city in Kansas. It... More >>


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