Iowa is a Midwestern state in the United States of America. It is bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and Nebraska and South Dakota to the west. Iowa is the 26th most populous state in the US and the 30th most extensive in terms of land area. Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the state. Iowa is known for its agricultural production, particularly corn and soybeans, and for its rolling hills and prairies.