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Destination Wisconsin
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Wisconsin, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education,
transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.
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Suggested Reading List
Wisconsin, maker of much of the nation’s cheeses, famed for its beer and for Green Bay Packers football; a land of rolling hills and farms, ice fishing, the Great Lakes and exciting cities Milwaukee and Madison, this is the Badger State, whose motto "Forward" summarizes this promising center for biotechnology and research.
Industry Snapshot
With over 600 biotechnology and medical device companies, Wisconsin boasts fertile ground for success in the life science industry. Named as one of the top five hottest biotech markets in the world, the Badger State was selected as the locale for the National Stem-Cell Bank at the WiCell Research Institute by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Economy/Cost of Living
With over 5 million people, Wisconsin ranks as the 18th most populous state in the United States. The economy of the Badger State is comprised of agriculture, machinery and paper products, tourism, and the escalating industry of biotechnology.
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Education
Wisconsin is home to many progressive educational institutions. The University of Wisconsin System is comprised of fifteen institutions with twenty-six campuses and enrolls approximately 160,000 students.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Wisconsin provides extensive opportunities for recreation. Whether one wishes to attend a museum, sail on a Great Lake, tour an operating cheese maker’s farm, ice fish, or take in a Green Bay Packers football game, Wisconsin has it all.
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Transportation
From preserved rustic roads to modern mass transit and seaplanes, Wisconsin furnishes many options for transportation.
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Geography & Climate
Wisconsin is located in the Midwest region of the United States. It contains 54,314 square miles (140,673 square kilometers) of land, with 11,190 square miles (28,982 square kilometers) covered by water. The state’s total area of 65,503 square miles (169,652 square kilometers) makes Wisconsin the 23rd largest among the United States.
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History
Wisconsin’s history began long before its admission to statehood in 1848. The origin of the name Wisconsin is derived from an Anglicized version of a French translation of the Ojibwe Indian word Meskousing, meaning "gathering of the waters."
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Suggested Reading List
A list of select guides and reference books about Wisconsin.
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