Wisconsin Quiz
Wisconsin is in the Midwest. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Madison |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | WI |
| Nickname | The Badger State |
| Census region | Midwest |
| Bordering states | Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois |
| Statehood | 1848 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 5,893,718 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 65,496 |
Sample questions
Q1What is the capital of Wisconsin?
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Madison
Madison is the state capital, while Milwaukee, on Lake Michigan, is Wisconsin's largest city.
Q2Which state has a smaller population than Wisconsin?
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Oklahoma
Wisconsin has about 5.9 million people (2020 Census), ranking No.20 of the 50 states by population.
Q3In which year did Wisconsin become a state?
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1848
Wisconsin became a state in 1848, the last state formed entirely from the lands of the old Northwest Territory.