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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.

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:

Wisconsin's minor cities include:

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

Professional Sports Teams

External Links


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