Wisconsin: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Madison, and its postal abbreviation is WI. Known as the Badger State, it joined the Union on May 29, 1848 as the 30th state. Its largest city is Milwaukee.

The Wisconsin state flag shows the coat of arms with a sailor and a miner, above "Wisconsin" and "1848", on blue.

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Wisconsin at a glance

Capital
Madison
Largest city
Milwaukee
Nickname
The Badger State
Statehood
May 29, 1848 (30th state)
Region
Midwest
Postal abbreviation
WI

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Wisconsin is Madison.

Wisconsin is in the Midwest region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Wisconsin is WI.

Wisconsin is known as the Badger State.

Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848.

Wisconsin shares a land border with Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota.

The flag of Wisconsin shows the coat of arms with a sailor and a miner, above "Wisconsin" and "1848", on blue.