Wisconsin is one of the major states in the country of the United States and it boasts of having a rich cultural heritage and tradition. The Wisconsin state lies almost at the center of the continent of North America. The state of Wisconsin has been heterogeneous in its ethnicity, from its very origin. The first to come to the region were the Yankees from New England and New York. The Yankess dominated the several spheres of Wisconsin's heavy industry, politics, finance and last but not the least, education. After a while a large number of Europeans immigrated and settled in the state between the year 1850 and the year 1900. Scandinavians were the largest group to settle here, besides smaller groups of Dutch, Belgians, Finns, Swiss, Irish and people belonging to various other countries. Poles and African Americans came with the beginning of the twentieth century, in large numbers. In the total population of the state, 42.6% people have German origins and thus, making the state one of the most German-American states. The rich heritage of the state is reflected through the various celebrations and festivities of the state. Some of the world reputed festivals celebrated in Wisconsin are Oktoberfest, Summerfest, Bastille Days, Festa Italiana, Brat(wurst) Days, Syttende Mai, African World Festival, Cheese Days, Irish Fest, Indian Summer and many others. It is one of the most Popular Tourist Destinations in North America.
In the year 1634, Jean Nicolet, a French explorer found Wisconsin and was colonized later primarily by Scandinavians, Germans and Swiss. It got full independence only after the American Britain war in the year 1812. The state of Wisconsin shares its boundary with the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan.
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Lake Superior and Lake Michigan too shares the border of the state of Wisconsin. Farming, lumbering and mining were the primary occupations of the people living in the state of Wisconsin. In the 20th century, the economy of the state was boosted to a large extent by the prospect of tourism. Tourism soon started playing a very major role in determining the flow of economy. By the late 19th century, industrialization had a major impact on the economy of the state of Wisconsin.
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In modern times though, the service sector and the service sector including education and medicine became dominant forces. The landscape of the state had largely been determined by the last Ice Age's Wisconsin glaciation. This has helped the state to be a major tourist hub and as well as a great site for enjoying recreational and outdoor activities. 46% of the total land area of the state is covered by forest regions.
The main rivers and lakes associated with the state of Wisconsin are Montreal River, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Mississippi River, St. Croix River, and Menominee River. The landscape of the state is very diverse and beautiful. The natural beauty of the landscapes attract thousands and thousands of domestic as well as international tourists to the state. A mix of farmland and forest makes the state a very beautiful place for travelers and tourists to explore.
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