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 Iowa Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of Iowa can be found in our Iowa coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports. |
 State Name: Iowa |
| State Nickname: The Hawkeye State |
| State Capital: Des Moines |
| State Governor: Chet Culver |
| State Abbreviation: Iowa |
| 2 letter Postal Code: IA |
| Area: 56,290 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: Dec. 28, 1846 |
| State #: 29 |
| Borders: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Missouri River, South Dakota, Nebraska, |
 Flag Meaning: Three vertical stripes make up the flag - blue, white and red. The colors represent the past association with French Louisiana. The eagle in the center of the white carries a blue banner with the words of the state motto. The flag is trimmed with gold fringe. It was adopted in 1921. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 5 |
| State Motto: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain |
| State Flower: Wild Rose |
| State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch |
| State Song: "Song of Iowa" |
| State Tree: Oak |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo, Iowa City, Council Bluffs, Dubuque, West Des Moines, Ames |
Famous Residents:
- William “Buffalo Bill” F. Cody, scout
- Johnny Carson, talk show host
- George H. Gallup, poll taker
- Herbert Hoover, president
- Ann Landers, columnist
- Cloris Leachman, actress
- Frederick L. Maytag, inventor and manufacturer
- Glenn Miller, bandleader
- Harriet Nelson, actress
- Harry Reasoner, TV commentator
- Donna Reed, actress
- Abigail Van Buren, columnist
- John Wayne, actor
- Andy Williams, singer |
| Attractions: Fort Madison, Grotto of the Redemption, Herbert Hoover's Birthplace, Little Brown Church, Old Ivins House, St Anthony's Chapel |
| Agriculture: corn, hog, cattle, poultry & eggs, dairy products |
| Industries: manufacturing |
| Natural Resources: coal, gypsum, lead, sand and gravel |
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