Minnesota--Vital Statistics
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Minnesota
Compact
Vital Statistics
NicknameThe North Star State
MottoL'Etoile du Nord (The Star of the North)
FlowerPink and White Lady's-Slipper
BirdCommon Loon
TreeRed Pine
SongHail! Minnesota
FishWalleye
GrainWild Rice
MushroomMorel
Entered the UnionMay 11, 1858
CapitalSt. Paul
Land Area (square miles)79,617
Rank in Nation14th
1990 Census Population4,375,099
Rank in Nation20th
Density per square mile54.95
1992 Estimated Population4,480,34
Number of Representatives in Congress8
Capital CitySt. Paul
Population272,235
Rank in State2nd
Largest CityMinneapolis
Population368,383
Number of Places over 10,000 Population73
Source: The Book of the States, 1992-93 edition, Vol. 29; The Council of State Governments, Lexington, KY.