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Kansas is called "America's heartland."

This nickname says a lot about its location and role in American history. The actual center is located in Smith County, near Lebanon. North Dakota becomes the geographic center of the country when the states in Alaska and Hawaii are included.

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Kansas is split up into 11 different regions.

High plains
Red Hills
Glaciated Region
Ozark Plateau
Arkansas River Lowlands
Wellington-McPherson Lowlands
Cherokee Lowlands
Chautauqua Hills
Smoky Hills
Flint Hills Uplands
Osage Cuestas

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Prairie Fire

Old growth is burned off so the new growth can begin its cycle.

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Castle Rock

There is no mountains but there is higher elevation than most of the regions. The southeast corner is less than 700 feet above sea level.

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kansas crossroad

People travel from place to place sharing knowledge and ideas. kansas has always been a crossroads. Settlers passed through Kansas before it was open for settlement.The pony express once traveled through Kansas carrying mail on horseback from Missouri to California.