Population: 5,122,871 (1995)
Capital: Madison, Population 191,262 (1999)
Nickname: Badger State
Year of Admission: May 29, 1848
Order of Admission: 30 |
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Area: 65,500 sq miles (169,645 sq kilometers) (the 22nd biggest state).
Location: Wisconsin is situated on the North of United States
Borders: Michigan on the North & East, Illinois on the South, Iowa on the Southwest & Minnesota on the West
Climate: Wisconsin has a humid continental climate. Winters are long and cold throughout the state. Summers are short and fairly hot, especially in southern Wisconsin. The waters of lakes Superior and Michigan modify the climate of the coastal areas to a noticeable extent. These areas are generally milder in winter and cooler in summer than interior sections of the state. Summer nights are generally cool, and July temperatures have been known to dip to the freezing point in northern areas. During winter extremely cold weather persists for several weeks at a time. Rainfall is generally heaviest during the spring and summer, and snowfall is generally moderate in the south, but can be quite heavy in the north. Thunderstorms, sometimes accompanied by devastating tornadoes, are common in spring and summer, particularly in the southern part of the state.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Lake Michigan - 581 feet (177 m)
Highest point: Timms Hill - 1,951 feet (595 m)
Land Area: 54,314 sq miles
Water area: 11,186 sq miles
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