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Minnesota Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
Minnesota Almanac furnishes facts and figures on the state, its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, electoral votes, number of senators and representatives to the US Congress, and other statistical data. Use this almanac of Minnesota for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business pertaining to the state of Minnesota that can be found online.
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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
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| 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)
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| 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
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| 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)
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| Mean Elevation |
1,200 |
| Highest Point |
Eagle Mountain |
2,301 |
| Lowest Point |
Lake Superior |
600 |
Minnesota Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
86,938.87 |
12th |
| Land Area |
79,610.08 |
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| Water Area |
7,328.79 |
8.42% |
| Forested Land Area |
33% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
400 miles |
250 miles |
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