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Science In Your Backyard: Wisconsin

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Wisconsin State Facts

Image of Wisconsin with a star pinpointing the location of the capital.
Locations on image are approximate


Capital: Madison(Star shaped icon located on map pinpointing capital.)
Land Area: 54,310 sq. miles
(source: 2003 Census)
Population: 5,472,299
(source: 2003 Census estimate)
Counties: 72
(source: National Association of Counties)
Highest Point:
Timms Hill at 1,951 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Price
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Lowest Point:
Lake Michigan at 579 feet
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Geographic Center:
Located in Wood County approx. 9 miles southeast of Marshfield
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)

 

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