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Minnesota on the US map
Minnesota is located in the Midwest region of the United States — specifically the plains subregion. With an area ranking of #12 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Minnesota in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Minnesota is Saint Paul. The largest city by population is Minneapolis. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
Minnesota shares land borders with 4 other US states: Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota.
Minnesota also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #12 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: great_lakes
- Great Plains: yes — part of the central US plains
- Mississippi River: bordered or crossed by
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Minnesota appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Minnesota shares borders with 4 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Minnesota appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Minnesota located?
Minnesota is in the Midwest region of the United States. Its capital is Saint Paul and its largest city is Minneapolis. The state ranks #12 of 50 by total area.
What states border Minnesota?
Minnesota borders Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota. That's 4 bordering states in total.
Is Minnesota on the coast?
Yes, Minnesota has coastline on the great_lakes.
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota observes Central Time.
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