Wisconsin

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State of Wisconsin
Flag of Wisconsin State seal of Wisconsin
Flag of Wisconsin Seal of Wisconsin
Nickname(s): Badger State
Motto(s): Forward
Map of the United States with Wisconsin highlighted
Official language(s) None
Capital Madison
Largest city Milwaukee
Area  Ranked 23rd
 - Total 65,498 sq mi
(169,790 km²)
 - Width 260 miles (420 km)
 - Length 310 miles (500 km)
 - % water 17
 - Latitude 42°30'N to 47°3'N
 - Longitude 86°49'W to 92°54'W
Population  Ranked 20th
 - Total (2000) 5,363,675
 - Density 98.8/sq mi 
38.13/km² (24th)
 - Median income  $47,220 (15th)
Elevation  
 - Highest point Timms Hill
1,951 ft  (595 m)
 - Mean 1,050 ft  (320 m)
 - Lowest point Lake Michigan
579 ft  (177 m)
Admission to Union  May 29, 1848 (30th)
Governor Jim Doyle (D)
U.S. Senators Herb Kohl (D)
Russ Feingold (D)
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Abbreviations WI Wis. US-WI
Web site www.wisconsin.gov

Wisconsin is a state in the United States. The capital is Madison, and the city with the most people is Milwaukee.

The nickname of Wisconsin is the Badger State. It was the 30th state to join the United States, in 1848.

[edit] Neighbors

The states of Minnesota and Iowa are west of Wisconsin, Michigan is to the east and north, and Illinois is to the south. Lake Superior is also north of Wisconsin, Lake Michigan is to the east, and the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers are to the west.

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