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Entered the Union: May 29, 1848 (30th State)
Wisconsin Capital City: Madison
Lagest Cities in Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, Oshkosh, Eau Claire, West Allis
Bordering States: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota
Wisconsin 2013 Population (Estimate): 5,742,713
Wisconsin 2010 Population (Estimate): 5,686,983
Origin of State Name: French corruption of an Indian word whose meaning is disputed
State Motto: Forward
Wisconsin Nickname: Badger State