Minnesota State Information – Symbols, Capital, Constitution, Flags, Maps, Songs

Quick Facts

Capital City: St. Paul

Abbreviation: MN

Population (2019): 5,639,632; Rank: 22 of 50 | Population Quick Facts

Region: Midwest

Admission to Statehood: May 11, 1858 (32nd State)

State Motto: “L’Etoile du Nord”. It translates to the Star of the North.

State Nickname: North Star State / Land of 10,000 Lakes

Origin of State Name: Based on the Dakota Sioux Indian word mnisota for “sky-tinted water,” referring to the Minnesota River

Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Minnesota State

Bordering States: The State of Minnesota has 5 neighbors namely, Michigan , Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota and Wisconsin | List of US Regions

Area Codes: 218, 320, 507, 612, 651, 763, 952

Zip Codes: Minnesota Zip Codes

Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people born in Minnesota

State Symbols

Bird: Common Loon | List of State Birds

State Fruit: Honeycrisp Apple

State Gemstone: Lake Superior Agate

Flag: The Minnesota state flag is royal blue, with a gold fringe. In the center of the flag is the state seal. Around the state seal is a wreath of the state flower, the lady slipper. Three dates are woven into the wreath: 1858, the year Minnesota became a state; 1819, the year Fort Snelling was established; and 1893, the year the official flag was adopted. Nineteen stars ring the wreath. The largest star represents Minnesota. Get this Flag

Flower: Pink and white Lady’s-Slipper (Cypripedium reginae) | Other State Flowers

Soil: Lester

Song: “Hail Minnesota” |Words by: Truman E. Richard and Arthur E. Upson Music by: Truman E. Richard Other State Songs |Sheet Music

Tree: Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) | Other State Trees

Quarter: Details include the state bird (common loon), fishing and the state map Minnesota Quarter | List of State Quarters

Geography

minnesota on a map

Area:

Area: 86,943 sq.mi (225,182 sq.km.), 12th
Land: 79,617 sq.mi. (206,207 sq.km.), 14th
Water: 7,326 sq.mi. (18,974 sq.km.), 7th
Great Lakes: 2,546 sq.mi. (6,594 sq.km.),tied for 5th

Highest Point: Eagle Mountain ; 2,301 feet, (701 m.), 37th tallest

Lowest Point: Minnesota; 602 feet, 40th lowest

Geographic Center: Crow Wing, 10 miles southwest of Brainerd

Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Minnesota , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.

City Guide: Visit Minnesota City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.

Location:

Absolute Center: 46°1.5’N / 95°19.6’W

Relative Center: Crow Wing, 10 miles southwest of Brainerd

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