Wisconsin is a north western state of United States and is the 30th state of United States. Its capital is Madison. Its largest city is Milwaukee. Most famous for its dairy products; this land is also called American Dairyland.
1. Geography
Wisconsin is surrounded by Minnesota, Iowa, Lake Michigan and Michigan and Lake Superior from all the four side. It has more than five million residents and has 72 counties.
2. Origin of the name
The name Wisconsin is derived from the name of Wisconsin River. This name was given by one of the American Indian or Native American groups who used to live there. The name to this river was first recorded by French explorers who visit there in mid 17th century.
3. History
The area of Wisconsin state has been the home for different cultures and ethnicities for more than twelve thousand years. The first people who used to live there were paleo Indians who had the profession of hunting ice age animals.
4. Culture
As in the land of Wisconsin, different people related to different cultures and ethnicities used to live, so culture of this area also has the shadow of all of those cultures and their traditions even now. Its heritage is vast and every year different ethnic festivals are celebrated here to celebrate the rich and vast culture of Wisconsin.
5. Seasons
Wisconsin is one of the lucky sates that every year welcomes four seasons. This variety of seasons is usually noticed in Asian countries only.
6. Dairy production
California is the biggest sate of USA where dairy products are produced; Wisconsin is the second biggest dairy product producer.
7. Invention
Wisconsin is honored by the fact that first ever made type writer was invented here in mid 19th century.
8. Oldest city
Green bay is the oldest city of Wisconsin which was founded in 656 BC, it is also included in the top oldest cities of world.
9. Lakes
Wisconsin is famous for its lakes. It has more than 1400 lakes among which Lake Winnebago is the largest. It has more than 7000 rivers and streams.
10. Economy
The economy if Wisconsin is diversified in three major areas i.e. agriculture, industry and tourism. The southeastern belt is industrial area and due to which this state becomes the biggest manufacturing state. The southern area is good for agriculture due to nature of land and soil and the western area has thick forests and hill spots so it is good for tourism.