Minnesota Almanac: Facts and Figures

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Minnesota is one of the West North Central states of the US. Minnesota's economy has long been dominated by the development of its varied natural resources. By the 1990s, although it remained a leading agricultural state, Minnesota had developed a diversified economy, dominated by services and manufacturing.

Minnesota Almanac
Official Name	Minnesota
Capital	St. Paul
Nick Name	North Star State, Gopher State
Motto	L'Etoile du Nord (The star of the north)
Location & Region	44.83945 N, 092.99496 W			Midwest
Constitution Ratified	1858
Statehood	May 11, 1858			32nd state
Population	4,919,479	61.79 sq mi.		21st
Largest City (by population)	Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Bloomington
Bordering States	North: Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario East: Lake Superior and Wisconsin South: Iowa (Mississippi River forms part of the Southeastern border) West: South Dakota and North Dakota (Red River of the North forms much of the Western border)
Number of Counties	87 Counties in Minnesota
Largest County (by population)	Hennepin County	1,116,200		557 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	10
US Congress	2 Senators; 8 Representatives
Time Zone	Central Standard Time
Minnesota Climate and Weather
Minnesota's winter climate is a bit extreme for those who aren't fans of wind chill, but summer and fall are very pleasant. In winter, the temperature ranges from -9 to 24 F/-22 to -4 C, though it can be even colder. Statewide snowfall averages 30-40 in/76-102 cm. April can be an unattractive time to visit: late snowfalls, melting snow and chilly temperatures are common. Summer is by far the most appealing season, with July having the most sun (average temperatures: 53-84 F/11-27 C). June-August sees warm days (highs in the 90s F/32+ C are quite likely) and cool nights (50s-65 F/10-18 C).
Highest Temperature	114 degrees July 6, 1936 - Moorhead
Lowest Temperature	-60 degrees February 2, 1996 - Tower.
Avg Temp: High - Low	83.4 degrees		-2.9 degrees
Minnesota Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	1,200
Highest Point	Eagle Mountain			2,301
Lowest Point	Lake Superior			600
Minnesota Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center
Total Area	86,938.87			12th
Land Area	79,610.08
Water Area	7,328.79			8.42%
Forested Land Area			33%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	400 miles		250 miles
Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)

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