Central (GMT - 6) in the greater part of the State; Mountain (GMT - 7) in four Western counties. Daylight Saving Time is observed.

2.74 million (official estimate 2005).

12.9 per sq km.

Topeka.

Nickname

Sunflower State.

Date of admission to the Union

29 Jan 1861.

Western Meadowlark.

Sunflower.