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Population: 4,609,548 (1995)
Capital: St. Paul, Population 272,235 (1990)
Nickname: North Star State, Gopher State
Year of Admission: May 11, 1858
Order of Admission: 32

Area: 86,943 sq miles (225,182 sq kilometers) (the 12th biggest state).
Location: Minnesota is situated on the North of United States
Borders: Canada on the North, Wisconsin on the East, Iowa on the South & North Dakota & South Dakota on the West
Climate:
Minnesota's climate is classified as humid continental because normally there is a sufficient amount of precipitation to provide at least some surplus for runoff, and because Minnesota's temperature conditions are largely controlled by its location in the interior of the large landmass of North America. The result is extreme seasonal temperature variations. Snow cover is common over the state for long periods.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Lake Superior - 602 feet (183 m)
Highest point: Eagle Mountain - 2,301 feet (701 m)
Land Area:
 79,617 sq miles
Water area:
 7,326 sq miles


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