Milan, Minnesota
Posted by: 
NGComets
N 45° 06.532 W 095° 54.491
15T E 271225 N 4999159
Milan, MN population 369, Milan, Italy population 5.5 million.
Elevation 1008
Waymark Code: WMRTK6
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2016
Views: 4
Founded by Norwegian immigrants in 1879, Milan has retained the flavor of a small ethnic village that is proud of its heritage. The community is peaceful and values its progressive diversity.
A flourishing arts community has established the Arv Hus Local Museum, Milan Village Arts School and is home to many highly esteemed artists.
Agriculture plays a large role in the community using the latest technology for large grain farmers, small niche vegetable and fruit farming and everything in between.
Milan is the capital of the Lombardy region, and the most populous metropolitan area and the second most populous commnity in Italy. The population of the city proper is 1.3 million, while its urban area (that stretches beyond the boundaries of its metropolitan province), with a population estimated to be about 5.5 million ,is the 5th-largest in the EU. The wider Milan metropolitan area, known as Greater Milan, is a polycentric metropolitan region of 7 to 10 million people. Milan is the main industrial and financial center of Italy and one of global significance. In terms of GDP, it has the 3rd-largest economy among EU cities after London and Paris, and the largest among European non-capital cities. Milan is considered part of the Blue Banana and lies at the heart of one of the Four Motors for Europe.
Visit Instructions:
At least one photo showing the town name is required. It can be the same sign or another in the town.