According to A2ZDIRECTORY, Missouri is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by eight other states: Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south, and Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska to the west. Missouri is home to more than 6 million people and its capital is Jefferson City. Missouri’s most populous city is Kansas City. The state of Missouri covers an area of 69,715 square miles (180,532 km2) making it the 21st largest state in terms of area. It has a variety of terrain including rolling hills and plains in its northern region; forested hills and mountains in its southern region; rivers, lakes and wetlands throughout; and a central lowland known as the Missouri Bootheel. The highest point in Missouri is Taum Sauk Mountain at 1,772 feet (540 m). The state also has numerous caves which attract tourists from all over the world. Missouri’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, finance and services industries such as tourism. Major crops include corn, soybeans and wheat; livestock products include beef cattle, hogs and poultry; while leading manufactured goods are transportation equipment (including cars), chemicals and food products. Tourism is important to the state’s economy with attractions such as St. Louis’ Gateway Arch National Park drawing millions of visitors each year. The weather in Missouri can vary greatly depending on the season. During spring, temperatures range from cool to mild with occasional rain showers. Summer is typically hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms. Fall tends to be mild and dry, while winter brings cold temperatures and snowfall in many areas of the state. Check ITYPEUSA for more about Missouri climate information.