Wisconsin
(In Detail) (Full size) ''State_nickname: Badger State'' ''State motto: "Forward"'' Other U.S. States Capital Madison Largest City Milwaukee Governor Jim_Doyle Area - Total - Land - Water - % water Ranked 23rd 169,790 kmē 140,787 kmē 28,006 kmē 17% Population - Total (2002) - Density Ranked 18th 5,453,896 31.6/kmē Admittance into Union - Order - Date 30th May_29, 1848 Time_zone Central: -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 ''One of the periods of glaciation was also termed the Wisconsin glaciation.'' ---- Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state of the United_States, (54,314 square miles) and 18th greatest population (5,453,896 as of 2002). 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. Wisconsin's political history encompasses, on the one hand, Fighting Bob La Follette and the Progressive_movement; and on the other, Joe McCarthy, the anti-communist "witch-hunter" of the 1950s. The first Socialist mayor of a large city in the United States was Emil_Seidel, elected mayor of Milwaukee in 1910; another Socialist, Daniel_Hoan, was mayor of Milwaukee from 1916 to 1940.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. After the American_Revolutionary_War, Wisconsin was a part of the U.S.Northwest_Territory. It was then governed as part of Indiana_Territory, Illinois_Territory, and Michigan_Territory. Wisconsin_Territory was organized on July 3, 1836 and became the 30th state on May 29, 1848.Law and Government
The capital is Madison and the largest city is Milwaukee.Geography
''See: List_of_Wisconsin_counties, List_of_Wisconsin_towns.'' 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 villages
Cities and villages are incorporated urban areas in Wisconsin. Towns are unincorporated minor_civil_divisions of counties. Cities in Wisconsin with population of 50,000 or more as_of_2000 include:Education
Colleges and universities
Professional sports teams
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