Wisconsin

Wisconsin

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State nickname: Badger State State motto: "Forward"
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Capital	Madison
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water  - % water	Ranked 23rd 169,790 km² 140,787 km² 28,006 km² 17%
Population  - Total (2000)  - Density	Ranked 18th 5,363,675 31.6/km²
Admittance into Union  - Order  - Date	30th May 29, 1848
Time zone	Central: UTC-6/-5
Latitude Longitude	42°30'N to 47°3'N 86°49'W to 92°54'W
Width Length Elevation   -Highest   -Mean   -Lowest	420 km 500 km   595 meters 320 meters 177 meters
ISO 3166-2:	US-WI

Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state of the United States, (54,314 square miles) and 18th greatest population (5,363,675 as of 2000). The state's name is an English version of a French adaptation of an Indian name said to mean "the place where we live."

Wisconsin's natural beauty has made the state a favorite playground of the nation. Vacationers enjoy the state's clean lakes, rolling hills, quiet valleys, deep forests and cool, pine-scented breezes. The winters are ideal for skating, skiing, snowmobiling and tobogganing. Many communities stage curling matches during the winter and others hold snowmobile derbies. Many annual events celebrate the state's rich ethnic heritage and diversity.

Known as "The Dairy State", Wisconsin is also known for beer, cheese, and many festivals, such as Summerfest and the EAA Oshkosh Airshow.

USS Wisconsin was named in honor of this state.

Table of contents 1 History 2 Law and Government 3 Geography 4 Important Cities and Towns 5 Education 5.1 Colleges and Universities 6 Professional Sports Teams 7 External Links

History

Main Article: History of Wisconsin[?]

In 1634, Frenchman Jean Nicolet became Wisconsin's first European explorer. The French controlled the area until 1763, when it was ceded to the British. In 1848, Wisconsin was admitted as the 30th state.

Law and Government

The capital is Madison and the largest city is Milwaukee.

• Governors of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin State Legislature[?]
  • Wisconsin State Senate[?]
  • Wisconsin State Assembly[?]

Geography

See: List of Wisconsin counties

It is bordered by Lake Superior and Michigan to the north, by Lake Michigan to the east, by Illinois to the south, and by Iowa and Minnesota to the west. Part of the state's boundaries includes the Mississippi River and St. Croix River.

Important Cities and Towns

The following are major cities in Wisconsin:

• Milwaukee
• Madison - state capital
• Green Bay
• Kenosha
• Racine
• Appleton
• Oshkosh[?]
• Eau Claire

Wisconsin's minor cities include:

• Beloit
• Stevens Point
• Stockholm
• Wisconsin Dells

Badger State
State Animal:	Badger
State Domesticated Animal:	Dairy Cow
State Beverage:	Milk
State Bird:	Robin
State Capital:	Madison
State Fish:	Muskellunge
State Flower:	Wood Violet
State Insect:	Honeybee
State Song:	"On Wisconsin"
State Tree:	Sugar Maple
State Mineral:	Galena (Lead sulphide)
State Rock:	Red Granite
State Soil:	Antigo Silt Loam[?]
State Dance:	Polka

Education

Colleges and Universities

• Alverno College[?]
• Beloit College[?]
• Cardinal Stritch College[?]
• Carroll College[?]
• Carthage College
• Concordia University Wisconsin[?]
• Edgewood College[?]
• Lakeland College[?]
• Lawrence University[?]
• Maranatha Baptist Bible College[?]
• Marian College of Fond du Lac[?]
• Marquette University[?]
• Medical College of Wisconsin[?]
• Milwaukee School of Engineering[?]
• Mount Mary College[?]
• Mount Senario College[?]
• Northland College[?]
• Ripon College
• St. Norbert College[?]
• Silver Lake College[?]
• University of Wisconsin System
  • University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Green Bay[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, La Crosse[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Parkside[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Platteville[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, River Falls[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Stout
  • University of Wisconsin, Superior[?]
  • University of Wisconsin, Whitewater[?]
• Viterbo College[?]
• Wisconsin Lutheran College[?]
• Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology[?]

Professional Sports Teams

• Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball
• Milwaukee Bucks, National Basketball Association
• Green Bay Packers, National Football League
• Minor League Baseball Teams
  • Wisconsin Timber Rattlers[?]
  • Beloit Snappers[?]

External Links

• http://www.wisconsin.gov/