Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a state located in the north-central United States, bordered by Michigan to the northeast, Minnesota and Iowa to the west, Illinois to the south, and Lake Superior and Upper Michigan to the northwest. With an estimated population of 5.8 million in 2020, Wisconsin is one of America’s most populous states. Its capital city is Madison while its largest city is Milwaukee.

The first Europeans known to have explored what would become Wisconsin were French explorers Jean Nicolet who arrived at Green Bay in 1634 as well as Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet who laid claim for France when they followed Fox River from Green Bay up until it reached Mississippi River in 1673. The area was later ceded to Britain after their victory over France during Seven Years’ War with Great Lakes region becoming part of British Empire’s Canada colony before eventually being put under control of American government following Treaty Of Paris that ended Revolutionary War 1783 . In 1848 Congress created Wisconsin Territory which led way for establishment State Of Wisconsin two years later on May 29th 1850 making it 30th US state overall .

Wisconsin has four distinct seasons featuring cold winters with average temperatures around 0°C (32°F) accompanied by snowfall but also warm summer months where temperature can reach up 40°C (104°F). Agriculture plays major role within economy thanks mostly due large amount farmland spread across state growing various crops such corn soybeans hay oats potatoes alfalfa wheat rye barley apples cherries cranberries blueberries grapes raspberries strawberries vegetables dairy products livestock etc . Tourism likewise contributes significantly especially outdoor activities like fishing boating hiking hunting biking camping skiing snowmobiling event hosting national parks forests wildlife areas lakes rivers trails all kind natural attractions provide visitors ample opportunities explore nature both land water alike . Manufacturing industry another big factor contributing GDP thanks largely presence Fortune 500 companies like Harley Davidson S S Kresge Kohler Johnson Controls Manitowoc Northwestern Mutual Rockwell Automation We Energies Mercury Marine Oshkosh Corporation Joy Global PPG Industries Briggs Stratton Miller Electric Generac Power Systems Quad Graphics Cenex Harvest States Sentry Insurance WPS Resources Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc many others based either solely or partially WI producing wide range goods services ranging from paper kitchenware automotive components chemicals industrial machinery mining equipment medical devices transportation equipment furniture food packaging supplies electronics appliances among other items sold throughout world help bolster local communities creating jobs extensive economic growth benefiting whole nation long term basis adding value lives people live here today tomorrow future generations come along time goes forward continue building upon rich history culture heritage rooted deep within heart soul Badger State beyond compare this day age