General facts: Minnesota is the twelfth largest state in the US, measuring about 225182 square kilometers. The largest dimension is approximately 560km width from north to south and about 660km from east to west.
Landscape: The Eagle Mountain is 701m tall and thus the state's highest point. The largest rivers are i.a. the Mississippi, the Minnesota, the St. Croix, the Red River and the Rainy. Minnesota is covered, along with the rivers, by more than 20,000 lakes, which is around 8% of the entire national territory and makes it the state with the largest amount of lakes.
The Climate: Minnesota's climate is continental. The average temperature is about 22.2°C in July. The most extreme temperatures ever measured were -50,6°C and 45,6°C. The southern part of Minnesota experiences a lot of tornadoes.
Flora and fauna: About 1/3 of the territory is covered by forests. The local biodiversity includes the asiatic black bear, the moose, wolves, minks and raccoons.
Population: Minnesota's population counts about 4.5 million people. The average population density is 20 inhabitants per square kilometer. 94.5% of the population is white. Many Minnesotans are descendants of immigrants from Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
Education and Culture: The Cultural Center of the State are the twin cities Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Those two are called like that because they have been growing together over the years. Saint Paul, the capital, is, with 200,000 inhabitants, the second largest city after Minneapolis. (More than 300,000)
Attractions: The University of Minnesota's Library is stocking more than 4 million volumes, which makes it one of the largest libraries in the United States. The beautiful wooded landscapes are very popular among hikers and camping enthusiasts. The Voyageurs National Parkis also a popular destination. The State Capitol building is worth a trip, as well as the St. Patricks Cathedral.
Ich kann nicht garantieren, dass gar keine Fehler mehr drin sind, aber auf jedenfall besser als vorher :D. (es waren schon extrem viele Fehler drin, die sich auch eher nach google Übersetzer angehört haben) ^^