Wisconsin

 

 

Territory (land area)

54,310 sq miles = 140,663 sq kms (Ranks 25th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

5536201

Admitted:

May 29, 1848, as the 30th state of the US

Capital:

Madison

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Milwaukee

Abbreviation:

WI

Nickname:

The Badger State

Region:

The Midwest