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Capital: Madison
Population: 5,363,675
Entered the Union: May 29, 1848
As the: 30th state
Motto: Forward
State abbreviation/Postal code: Wis./WI
Governor: Jim Doyle, D (to Jan. 2011)
Lieut. Governor: Barbara Lawton, D (to Jan. 2011)
Senators: Russell D. Feingold, D (to Jan. 2011); Herbert Kohl, D (to Jan. 2013)
U.S. Representatives: 8
Secy. of State: Douglas J. La Follette, D (to Jan. 2011)
State Treasurer: Dawn Marie Sass, D (to Jan. 2011)
Atty. General: J. B. Van Hollen, R (to Jan. 2011)
Organized as territory: July 4, 1836
Entered Union (rank): May 29, 1848 (30)
Present constitution adopted: 1848
Nickname: Badger state
Flower: Wood violet
Bird: Robin
Song: On Wisconsin
Sports Teams: Milwaukee Brewers (Baseball); Milwaukee Bucks (Basketball); Green Bay Packers (Football)
Origin of Name: From a Native American word for the principal river of the region, which French explorers spelled Miscous, Miskonsing, Mesconsin, and then finally Ouisconsin. It means "gathering of the waters."
Major Industries: Dairy Farming, Paper Production, Nonelectric Machinery Manufacturing (Engines, Turbines, Farm Machinery, etc.)
Historical Sites: The Circus World Museum at Baraboo
Points of Interest: The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; Ice Age National Scientific Reserve; the Wolf, St. Croix, and Lower St. Croix national scenic riverways; and the Wisconsin Dells
Bordering States: Wisconsin borders Minnesots, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan.