All About

Wisconsin

Presentation by Tristina Ting

The “Badger State”

Statehood Date and Population

Wisconsin became a state on May 29th, 1848.

The population in Wisconsin was

5,726,398 (2012 census).

30 th state

Capital and Cities

MadisonMadison is the capital of Wisconsin. Madison has a population of 240,323 (2012 estimate).

Milwaukee

Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin. The population is 583,624(2004 estimate).

Bordering States

Midwest Region

Minnesota Michigan

Iowa

Illinois

LakesLake Superior

Lake Michigan

State Bird State Flower

RobinWood Violet

State Beverage State Muffin

MilkCranberry Muffin

State Tree State Animal

BadgerSugar Maple

Points of InterestNoah’s Ark Water Park

Noah’s Ark Water Park is the largest water park in the United States. It has 51 waterslides and a dozen other attractions.

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Home

Laura Ingalls Wilder was born near Pepin, Wisconsin. She was born on February 7th, 1867.

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