The most prominent tourist attraction in the state of Minnesota

Minnesota is a state in the western United States. It has been recognized as a state in the May 11, 1858, which have been created in the eastern half of the territory of the state of Minnesota as part of the territory of the state of Wisconsin. Its name comes from the word Dakota's "clear blue water". Due to contain a large number of lakes, it is known informally as the "land of 10000 Lake" .Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Minnesota is the largest of the 12 states in the region and the state 21 of the most populous in the United States. Home to nearly 60 percent of the population in the Minneapolis-St area Paul Metropolitan (known as the "Twin Cities"), the center of transportation, business, industry, education, government, and can be considered home to a community of world-renowned arts. There are deciduous forests in the southeast of the country, with the use of mining and forestry.

It is known under the guidance of Minnesota towards the social and political life with civic participation and voter turnout and vote. In recent decades, immigration from Asia has increased, the Horn of Africa, and Latin America, which has sought to demographic and cultural composition. Minnesota is in the level of living index is among the highest in the United States, also fall into the state from among the best and most educated and wealthiest places in the country.

Geographically

Minnesota, United States of America is the second state in the north (after Alaska). Located in the isolated area in the northwest corner of the lake and woods province, which is the only part of the 48 contiguous states in the northern latitude of 49. The state is part of the United States region known as the Upper Midwest and the part of the North American Great Lakes region. It shares borders in the water of Lake Superior with the Michigan land and water and the border with the state of Wisconsin to the east. Iowa located in the south, North Dakota and South Dakota and to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba to the north. With 86,943 square miles (225,180 km 2), or approximately 2.25 percent in the United States, Minnesota is the largest of the 12 countries .The scenic North Shore Drive

the climate

Minnesota experiencing extreme temperatures characteristic of the continental climate, with cold winter and hot summer. Minnesota recorded the ups and downs in temperature, where the average temperature was about 174 degrees Fahrenheit (96 degrees Celsius) in the February 2, 1996. There are rain, snow and ice storms, thunderstorms and hail, in addition to hurricanes, high speed in a straight line winds. The average annual rainfall 19-35 inches (48-89 cm), dehydration occurs every 10 to 50 years.

Cities and towns

St. Paul, located in the eastern and central Minnesota along the banks of the Mississippi River, where it was the capital of the state of Minnesota since 1849, as the first capital of the territory of the state of Minnesota, and later was the capital of the state since 1858.

The state has 17 intensive populated city of over 50,000 (as of the 2010 census). In descending order of population, they are Minneapolis and St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Saint Cloud, Woodbury, Eagan, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Blaine and sponsor.

The population of Minnesota is still in the role of growth, especially in urban centers, where the capital's population has doubled Sherburne and Scott between 1980 and 2000, while Minnesota has lost 40 of the 87 districts in the state resident during the same period.

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Most religions deployed in Minnesota are Protestants, including large Lutheran unity. The Roman Catholics are the largest Christian denomination. 2010 poll also showed by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life that 32 percent of Minnesota, were followers of the traditions of mainline Protestants, and was 21 percent of evangelical Protestantism, and were 28% of Roman Catholics 0.1 percent were Jews, Muslims, Buddhism, black Protestantism. According to data from the Association of saved religion, the religions in Minnesota include 1150367; the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America with 737,537, and the Lutheran Church Missouri 182 439. This is consistent with the results of the survey of 2001 American religious identity, and which also gives detailed rates for many of the individual communities. Although Christianity is the prevailing state of Minnesota has a long history with non-Christian religions. The appointment of Ashkenazi Jewish pioneers until the first synagogue of St. Paul in 1856. Minnesota is home to more than 30 mosques, most of them in the Twin Cities metro area.

The most prominent and the most important tourist attractions in Minnesota

Minnesota has Alded tourist attractions which attracts visitors, including:

Supreme National Forest Solderns

 With the ancient lakes and rivers, which cover vast areas of northeast Minnesota from. The town of Ely, as the home of the International Wolf Center, which is an excellent base from which to explore the landscape attractive. In the waters of the wild border region, which is located within the woods, it is well known among athletes in the United States and Canada. An area that is located along the border between the two countries, which is a great area for backcountry canoe and kayaking trips, as well as fishing. This remote area that supports a lot of wild animals, including bears, moose, and wolves. Supreme National Forests cover more than 3 million acres, with nearly 700 square miles, it is made up of water.

Official website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/superior

North Shore Drive

North Shore Drive is a distinctive scenic places near Duluth follows and the northern shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Along this road there are many attractions, including the Split Rock Lighthouse, waterfalls, with spectacular views of Lake Superior.

St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral in St. Paul was built in the beginning of 1900 and is today is the National Shrine of Paul. There are the classic design of the Renaissance era and internal wide, which can be up to 3,000 people.

Address: 239 Selby Avenue, St. Paul

Official website: http://www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/

National Park

VOYAGEURS National Park is a wilderness area that combines natural beauty with history. This park backcountry. It's a wonderful place for rowing, boating, fishing and other outside sports. The park is located in the remote region which offers great opportunities to view wildlife, such as bears, for BMWs, loons, and much more. This was historically important region during the fur trade.

Official website: http://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm

International Wolf Center

International Wolf Center is located near the education center which supports and encourages the survival of wolves alive. There are hands-on exhibits, which offers methods appearances that keep track of all sorts of information about wolves. Visitors accept to learn about the natural history of wolves by observing wolves resident.

Official website: http://www.wolf.org/

US mall

US mall is located on the outskirts of St. Paul in the suburb of Bloomington, a Mall of America opened in 1992, and was one of the largest shopping centers in the United States. The mall contains hundreds of shops and dozens of restaurants, theaters, and includes accommodation in hotels, casinos and others.

Address: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington

Official website: http://www.mallofamerica.com/