Why is Minnesota known as the land of 10,000 lakes?

It is called the land of 10000. lakes because that is a true statement. In FACT I think I read there are actually 12034. Lakes. In the glacial periods Minnesota was covered in a huge glacier. read more

Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, but that isn’t quite precise. In truth, Minnesota has some 11,842 lakes, a number that swells to 28,176 if you include lakes, ponds and wetlands. read more

The state's nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes", is apt, as there are 11,842 Minnesota lakes over 10 acres (4 ha) in size. Minnesota's portion of Lake Superior is the largest at 962,700 acres (389,600 ha; 3,896 km 2) and deepest (at 1,290 ft (390 m)) body of water in the state. read more

Minnesota’s license plate reads “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” but it really has almost 12,000 lakes. And with more than 15,000 lakes, Wisconsin, especially the northern part, is a water lover’s paradise. read more

Land Area: 79,617 sq. mi., 14th largest State Bird: Common Loon State Flower: Pink and white lady's-slipper (cypripedium reginae) State Tree: Red Pine (pinus resinosa) State Song: Hail! Minnesota. The "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota got its nickname because there are more than 12,000 lakes throughout the state. read more