According to EHUACOM.COM, Wisconsin is a US state in the northern United States, Midwest and on the coast of the Great Lakes. The state’s name derives from a Native American word meaning “the place where we live”.
With an area of 169,639 km², Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state and the 20th most populous US state. Overall, this state of the USA is divided into 72 counties. Capital of Wisconsin is Madison, but its largest city is Milwaukee, which lies on the western shore of Lake Michigan.
According to citypopulationreview.com, Wisconsin is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north.
Wisconsin is nicknamed Badger State and America’s Dairyland because of its strong dairy industry, which gives rise to its famous cheese.
Wisconsin consists of 17% water areas with around 15,000 lakes and 46% forest area. Because of the beautiful nature and the many lakes, numerous tourists from the Chicago area come here to vacation.
Geographically, Wisconsin can be divided into five regions: the northern Lake Superior Lowland along Lake Superior. South of it the Northern Highlands with their mixed and coniferous forests. Timms Hill is also the highest point in the state. The Central Plains have some notable sandstone formations in addition to fertile farmland. The Eastern Ridges and Lowlands of the southeast are home to the state’s largest cities. The Western Uplands show an alternation between forests and farmland.
Climate in Wisconsin
Most of Wisconsin has a warm, humid continental climate. In contrast, the southern and south-western parts have a hot, humid continental climate. Snow falls regularly in Lake Superior’s winter belt, bringing many visitors here for winter vacations.
Attractions in Wisconsin
Most of Wisconsin has a warm, humid continental climate. In contrast, the southern and south-western parts have a hot, humid continental climate. Snow falls regularly in Lake Superior’s winter belt, bringing many visitors here for winter vacations.
UNESCO world heritage
There are no UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wisconsin
National Parks in Wisconsin
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
North Country National Scenic Trail
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Cities and interesting places in Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Madison
Green Bay
Kenosha
Racine
Appleton
Waukesha
Universities & Colleges in Wisconsin
Lawrence University at Appleton
Marquette University in Milwaukee
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Airports in Wisconsin
General Mitchell International Airport / MKE
Dane County Regional Airport / MSN
Austin Straubel International Airport / GRB
Rivers & Lakes in Wisconsin
Mississippi
Fox River
Manitowoc River
Milwaukee River
Rock River
St Croix River
Wisconsin River
Green Lake
Lake Mendota
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Lake Winnebago
Mountains in Wisconsin
Timms Hill
Pearson Hill
Rib Mountain
Sugarbush Hill