Minnesota (MN) Map

Minnesota State Map

History & Geography of Minnesota
Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32^nd created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. This state was formed on the 11^th of May 1858 with its state capital Saint Paul. The US state of Minnesota which is also known as the North Star state occupies 225,181 km² land area with 5.457 million residing in it.
Minnesota is the 12^th largest in area and the 21^st most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60 percent of its residents live in the Minneapolis?Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the "Twin Cities"). The state consists of western prairies now given over to intensive agriculture; deciduous forests in the southeast, now partially cleared, farmed and settled; and the less populated North Woods, used for mining, forestry, and recreation.

Natural Resources of Minnesota
Minnesota is a leading agricultural state because it is supported by Fertile soil important minerals (iron ore, manganese, granite, limestone, sandstone), forests of jack, Norway, aspen, balsam, spruce and white birch and groves of ash, black walnut, elm, maple and oak are among Minnesota's important natural.

Economy of Minnesota
The economy of Minnesota produced US$312 billion of gross domestic product in 2014. Minnesota headquartered 31 publicly traded companies in the top 1,000 U.S. companies by revenue in 2011. This includes such large companies as Target, and UnitedHealth Group.

Delicacies of Minnesota
The Minnesota state fair is basically held for the sole purpose of inventing zany foods that you can put on a stick. Forget corn dogs, we are talking Snickers on a stick, spaghetti on a stick, beer on a stick, and my favorite, Northwood?s salad on-a-stick (mozzarella cheese and cherry tomatoes over chilled wild rice).

Climate of Minnesota
Minnesota has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Minnesota's location in the Upper Midwest allows it to experience some of the widest variety of weather in the United States, with each of the four seasons having its own distinct characteristics.

Counties in Minnesota
There are 87 counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There are also several historical counties. On October 27, 1849, nine counties were established: Benton, Dahkotah, Itasca, Ramsey, Mahkahta, Pembina, Wabasha, Washington, and Wahnata. Six of these names still exist

Transportation of Minnesota
Transportation in the U.S. State of Minnesota is primarily centered on the Twin Cities metropolitan area, where 60% of state residents live; it is overseen by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a cabinet-level agency of the state government. Additionally, the state government grants the Metropolitan Council authority over regional planning in the seven-county metro area.

Hotel and Places in Minnesota
The US state of Minnesota has some amazing and Breathtaking Top Tourist sites. That are a must visit include: Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Guthrie Theater, Frederick R Weisman Art Museum, Children's Theatre Company, Mill City Museum, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Walker Art Center, Nicollet Mall, City Hall.
To have a relaxed vacation on your trip to Minnesota with the best services, serene environment and luxurious and comfortable furnishing. Here is a list of the top five star hotels in Minnesota that will make your stay memorable.

• The Saint Paul Hotel
• Loews Minneapolis Hotel
• Le M?ridien Chambers Minneapolis