Welcome to Kansas State symbols. In this page by Kansasxl.com you will be provided with all the important State symbols in Kansas. Just enrich your knowledge more by going through the various official Kansas State symbols. Keep scrolling. The State flag of Kansas consists of a dark blue field with the state seal at its center. Above the state seal is the state crest – a sunflower resting on a twisted gold and blue bar. Below the seal, there is the name of the state, “KANSAS” written in gold block letters. The state flower of Kansas is sunflower. The state bird of Kansas is the Western meadowlark. The state animal of Kansas is the American buffalo.

The state tree of Kansas is Cottonwood. The state seal of Kansas contains a landscape where a rising sun represents the east, and a river and a steamboat represents commerce. In the foreground, there is a settler’s cabin and a man is seen plowing a field, and this represents agriculture. A wagon train heads west and buffalo are seen fleeing from two Indians. At the top of the seal there is a cluster of 34 stars that represents the rank of the state in the Union. The motto of the state appears above the group of stars. Given below is the list of the other official State symbols of Kansas:

Amphibian: Barred tiger salamander
Insect: Honeybee
Soil: Harney silt loam
Song: “Home on the Range” lyrics by Dr. Brewster Higley, music by Dan Kelly

There are no official state colors, cat breed, drink/beverage, dog breed, fish, food, rock, gemstone and instrument. So, this was all about the various official symbols in the State of Kansas.

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