Cities of Minnesota
Minnesota lies in the northern United States, up against the border with Canada. Its capital is Saint Paul, but the largest city is neighbouring Minneapolis; together they form the Twin Cities. Other places on this map include Rochester, lakeside Duluth, Bloomington and Mankato.
Minnesota is famous as the land of ten thousand lakes. The Minnesota River flows through the state, and in the northeast rises Eagle Mountain, the highest point, not far from the iron-ore hills of the Mesabi Range. The north is forested and cold, the south flatter and full of farmland.
Hop in the helicopter and find all the cities of Minnesota at your own pace. A fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn the map of this northern state.
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What is the capital of Minnesota?
Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota. It sits on the Mississippi River and, together with neighbouring Minneapolis, forms the so-called Twin Cities. Saint Paul is slightly smaller than Minneapolis but is the official seat of the state government.
What is the largest city in Minnesota?
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and sits right next to the capital, Saint Paul; together they are called the Twin Cities. Minneapolis lies on the Mississippi River and is the economic and cultural centre of the state.
What is a notable geographic feature of Minnesota?
Minnesota is known as the land of ten thousand lakes and borders Canada in the north. The Minnesota River flows through it, and in the northeast stands Eagle Mountain, its highest point, close to the iron-ore Mesabi Range.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Minnesota?
The best way to learn the cities of Minnesota is by playing, with the free geography game Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the map and place cities like Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth yourself, at your own pace.