The State of
Wisconsin (WI)

The capital of Wisconsin is Madison.

The Postal Code for Wisconsin: WI

Typical abbreviations for Wisconsin: Wis., Wisc.

When the people of Wisconsin refer to themselves: Wisconsinite

Time Zone: The state of Wisconsin is in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nickname for Wisconsin: "The Badger State"; "America's Dairyland"

State Motto: "Forward"

State Bird: Robin (turdus migratorius)

State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)

State Flower: Wood Violet (viola papilionacea)

State Song: "On, Wisconsin!"

Statehood: Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848.

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