Located in the east-central region of the United States, Wisconsin is one of the 50 American states. It borders Michigan and Lake Superior to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Illinois to the south, and Iowa and Minnesota to the west. Until 1763, the region was dominated by the French; after that period it was passed to the control of the United Kingdom. In 1783, after the end of the US War of Independence, the Americans finally took control of the territory. The State of Wisconsin was officially created on May 29, 1848.
It has large lakes, such as Winnebago, which has 557 square kilometers, and several waterfalls. About 48% of its territory is covered by forests. The state has a temperate climate with very cold winters. Summers are usually very hot inland, as in regions close to the Great Lakes temperatures are usually milder.
Wisconsin stands out in agriculture, as it is the largest milk producer in the United States and has the largest cattle herd in the country. However, the profile of its economy has changed over the years. Currently, the sectors that generate the most wealth for the State are financial services and real estate, manufacturing industry and tourism.
Wisconsin is a pioneering state in many ways, such as its adoption of labor rights, abolition of the death penalty, and education. Its population is mostly white (87.3%), mainly Germans, Irish and Polish, and Protestants (55%). Its largest city is Milwaukee, known as “The Genuine American City” (the authentic American city).
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