Wisconsin
Wisconsin (wɪˈskɒnsɪn)
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central, Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the country. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north.
Etymology
The word "Wisconsin" originates from the name given to the Wisconsin River by one of the Algonquian-speaking Native American groups living in the region at the time of European contact. The name means "it lies red", in reference to the sandstone of the Wisconsin Dells.
Related Terms
- Madison: The capital city of Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee: The largest city in Wisconsin.
- Green Bay: The third largest city in Wisconsin, known for the Green Bay Packers football team.
- Wisconsin River: A tributary of the Mississippi River in the state of Wisconsin.
- Lake Michigan: One of the five Great Lakes of North America, it borders Wisconsin to the east.
- Lake Superior: The largest of the Great Lakes of North America, it borders Wisconsin to the north.
- Cheesehead: A nickname for residents of Wisconsin, referring to the state's significant cheese production.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wisconsin
- Wikipedia's article - Wisconsin
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