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Wisconsin
Basic information about the state
Выполнил студент 8 группы Павлов Георгий
ФКПОУ КТТИ Кинешма 2024 г.

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Location
The state of Wisconsin is located in the north-central
part of the United States.
Its borders are located along:
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Michigan
State Lake Superior

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The capital and major cities
• The capital of Wisconsin is the
city of Madison
• The largest city in the state is
Milwaukee
• Some other major cities in
Wisconsin: Green Bay,
Kenosha, Racine, Appleton.

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A bit of history
• 1783 — the United States of America gained
formal power over the territory of Wisconsin.
• 1818 — Wisconsin became part of the territory of
Michigan.
• In the 1820s of the XIX century, there were
several armed clashes between Americans and
Indians, known as the "Winnebago War". The
result of the European victory in these conflicts
was the almost complete displacement of Indian
tribes from Wisconsin.
• May 29, 1848 — Wisconsin became the thirtieth
U.S. state

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Geography and climate
Wisconsin is characterized by a
predominantly flat terrain with
small elevations in the
northwest. The climate is
temperate continental, with cold
winters (-10 °C in January) and
warm summers (+22 °C in
July). There is enough
precipitation all year round, and
it often snows in winter.

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Branches of the economy
• Agriculture (production of milk and cheese,
cultivation of corn and soybeans).
• Manufacturing (mechanical engineering,
electronics, food industry).
• Tourism (lakes, nature parks, ski resorts).

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Cultures and traditions
Wisconsin is known for its cultural
traditions such as music festivals,
holidays like Labor Day and
Independence Day, as well as
traditional dishes such as cheese
and beer. The state hosts various
events reflecting its rich heritage.

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Key attractions
• Appalachian National Park.
• Milwaukee Museum of Art.
• Stadiums for sports teams, including
Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
• Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
• The Nikolet Mountains.
• Breweries and wineries such as Miller
Brewery in Milwaukee.
• Frank Lloyd Wright House Museum in
Taliesin.

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Famous people
• Laura Ingalls Wilder is a writer, author of the
Little House on the Prairie series of books.
• Harry Houdini is a famous illusionist and master
of escapes.
• Frank Lloyd Wright is an outstanding architect,
creator of the style of organic architecture.
• Donald DeMarco is an actor known for his roles
in the films Braveheart and The Godfather III.
• Orson Welles is a director, actor and
screenwriter, best known for the film Citizen
Kane.

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Interesting facts
• Wisconsin is known as the "Dairy Country" due
to its production of cheese and other dairy
products.
• There are more than 15 thousand lakes in the
state.
• Wisconsin is famous for its music festivals and
agricultural fairs.

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Let's summarize
In conclusion, I would like to note that the state of
Wisconsin is a unique place with a rich history, diverse
nature and a developed economy. From cheese
production to tourist attractions, Wisconsin has a lot to
explore and enjoy.