Wisconsin Information
Self-dubbed “America’s Dairyland,” Wisconsin is known for its dairy products, particularly its cheese. Wisconsin’s location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River makes water recreation a popular pastime. Other tourist draws are Wisconsin’s music festivals, including Summerfest (which calls itself “The World’s Largest Music Festival”), and more country music festivals than any other state. Wisconsin is also home to Circus World Museum in Baraboo, home of the Ringling Brothers.
Wisconsin Facts
| Capital: Madison |
| Size: 54,310 square miles |
| Population: 5,654,774 (U.S. Census 2009) |
| Nickname: The Badger State |
| Motto: Forward |
| Date of Statehood: May 29, 1848 (30th) |
| Border States: Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota |
| State Animal: Badger |
| State Bird: Robin |
| State Flower: Wood Violet |
| State Tree: Sugar Maple |
| State Song: "On, Wisconsin!" |
| Major Cities: Milwaukee, Madison |
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