| State Abbreviation |
WI |
| Statehood |
May 29, 1848 |
| State Capital |
Madison |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 65,498 sq miles; Land Only: 54,310 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
72 |
| State Population (2010) | 5,686,986 |
| Electoral Votes | 10 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
October 25, 2004 |
| State Motto |
Forward |
| State Flower |
Wood violet |
| State Bird |
Robin |
| Nickname |
Badger State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
262, 274, 414, 534, 608, 715, 920 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| Milwaukee | 594,833 |
| Madison | 233,209 |
| Green Bay | 104,057 |
| Kenosha | 99,218 |
| Racine | 78,860 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
MLB: Milwaukee Brewers
NFL: Green Bay Packers
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks
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