Minnesota is a state in the Upper Midwest, bordered by Canada and several U.S. states, and is famously known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" (it actually has over 14,000). With about 5.8 million residents, more than 60% live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul "Twin Cities" metropolitan area, which serves as the state's main cultural and economic hub. Its name derives from the Dakota language, and after early French exploration and the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, it became the 32nd state in 1858, adopting the unique French motto L'Étoile du Nord ("The Star of the North"). The state's growth was fueled by timber, agriculture, and railroads, attracting many European immigrants (especially from Scandinavia and Germany) and making it a historic center for labor and social activism. Politically, it stands out as a reliable Democratic stronghold, having voted for every Democratic presidential nominee since 1976—the longest streak of any U.S. state. Today, its economy has diversified into services, finance, and healthcare, and while its culture still reflects strong Scandinavian and German roots, it is becoming more multicultural and is home to 11 federally recognized Native American reservations.