USA History
Minnesota
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: May 11, 1858
Capital: St. Paul
Known as: North Star State, Gopher State
Motto: The star of the North
Bird: Common Loon
Fish: Walleye
Flower: Pink and White Lady's Slipper
Gem: Lake Superior Agate
Song: "Hail! Minnesota"
Tree: Red (Norway) Pine
Area: 86,943 Square miles
Number of Counties: 87
Highest point: 2,301 feet (Eagle Mountain)
Lowest point: 602 feet (Lake Superior)