Minnesota, is in the north central United States. Near the geographic center of North America, it is bordered on the north by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, on the west by North Dakota and South Dakota, on the south by Iowa, and on the east by Wisconsin and Lake Superior. Minnesota entered the Union on May 11, , as the 32nd state. The area of Minnesota is , sq km 86, sq mi , of which 12, sq km 4, sq mi is inland water and 6, sq km 2, sq mi is a portion of Lake Superior under the state's jurisdiction.
Minnesota thus ranks 12th in area among the 50 states. From north to south the state measures km mi , and from east to west it measures km mi at its maximum extent and about km about mi at its narrowest point.
Other rivers of note include the Minnesota, Rainy, Red, and St. Altogether, there are about 6, natural rivers and countless streams in the state.
The State of Minnesota is divided into 87 counties. With an area of , sq. Located in the southeastern part of the state, at the confluence of Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers is Saint Paul — the capital city of Minnesota. It serves as a major business center in the Upper Midwest region, and hosts the Xcel Energy Center — a multi-purpose arena and home of the Minnesota Wild.
Paul city is also known for its high literacy levels and hosts the 2 nd highest number of education facilities per capita in the United States. Situated on both the banks of the Mississippi River is Minneapolis — the largest and the most populous city in Minnesota.
Minneapolis serves as the cultural and commercial center of the Midwest region. It is also bordered by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario in the north. Regional Maps : Map of North America. The majority of residents are of German or Scandinavian descent and hence Minnesota is known as a center of Scandinavian-American culture. Home Country. Location Map of US Cities. Airports in Minnesota.
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