Premise: Arkansas ( [ ˈɑrkənsɔː ] ) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States . Illinois ( [ ɪlᵻˈnɔɪ ] ) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States , achieving statehood in 1818 . Missouri ( see pronunciations ) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States , achieving statehood in 1821 . Ozarks . The Ozarks cover a significant portion of southern Missouri , extending as far northeast as the southwestern suburbs of St. Louis .
Hypothesis: The Ozarks are not in the United States.
Label: CONTRADICTION