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Kansas Citian
/ˈkænzəs ˈsɪtiən/

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri and the core of a major bi-state metropolitan area that spans the Missouri-Kansas border. The city is known for its jazz heritage, centered on the historic 18th and Vine district, and for its barbecue traditions, which draw food lovers from across the country. Its historic boulevards, including the Country Club Plaza, one of the nation's first shopping centers designed for car travel, reflect a rich architectural and cultural history. Kansas City is an important logistics, engineering, and healthcare center in the Midwest, with a strong base of corporate and manufacturing employers. The city is home to major sports franchises, the Chiefs and Royals, and a growing downtown district with new housing, entertainment, and dining. Its fountains, parks, and neighborhoods give the city a distinctive charm that visitors remember.
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Named after the Kansas River and the Kansa people; city demonym formed with -an/-ian pattern.
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