Minnesota is a Midwestern state of United States. It is the 12th biggest state of US with respect to area; with respect to population it comes at the 21st number. Minnesota is also known as the state of lakes because of its maximum number of lakes. This state is also known for its pure democracy i.e. public opinion is equally respectable for state. This state is also most healthy and literate state of United States of America.
1. Origin of the name
The name of the state is derived from the Dakota word and its meaning is “sky tinted water”. This is may be due to maximum number of lakes in this state.
2. History
In may 11 1858, this area was acknowledged to union and was joined with united states, so this state became the thirty second state of united states.
3. Biggest mall
America’s one of the biggest malls is also in this state. The total area of this shopping mall can be compared with more than 70 football grounds.
4. Specialty and fame
The major specialty of this state is a natural resources i.e. its lakes, so its fame is also attached with this fact. Area is lush green and scenery is beautiful due to these waters, so attract a huge number of tourists and casual visitors.
5. Largest monument garden
The largest monument and sculpture garden of United States is in this state. This state also owns the largest playhouse and theater named as Guthrie Theater.
6. Industry
The industry of this state produces non –electronic machinery usually. This state is also the “headquarter” of world’s largest super computer. This state also has the nation’s biggest publishing house.
7. Revenue
Tourism is the basic revenue generating field for Minnesota. Basic activities like fishing, hunting, water sports and arts are the major attraction for thousands of people every year.
8. Job opportunities
As many big companies that are also world known like big buy etc have their head offices in Minnesota, so there are a lot of job and internship opportunities for fresh graduates.
9. Climate
Weather is usually at extreme here in Minnesota, in winter it is freezing cold and in summer it is melting hot. The extent of the temperature is from -51 degree centigrade to 46 degree centigrade.
10. Culture
Minnesota’s culture includes fine arts and performing arts, literature and entertainment like music & drama etc.