Madison-Mantova Comparison
Madison
- Incorporated in 1837
- Population 250,000
- Major Features – Lake Monona, Lake Mendota, State Capital, University of Wisconsin-Madison (50,000 students)
- Numerous Bike Paths and Parks
- Named best city to live in the United States in several publications
- Area Businesses: Government, Education, Insurance, Banking, Agricultural Equipment, Food Industry, Wine Making, Cheese Production, Tourism
- Sister Cities
Camaguey, Cuba
Ainaro, East Timor
Arcatao, El Slavador
Freiburg, Germany
Vilinius, Lithuania
Managua, Nicaragua
Olso, Norway
Bac Giang, Vietnam
Mantova, Italy
Obihiro, Japan
Cusco, Peru
Mantova
- Settled 900 B.C.
- Population 60,000
- Major Features-Lago Superiore, Lago Mezzo, Lago Inferiore, Numerous Historical Sites
- Extensive Bike Paths
- Area Businesses: Dairy Farming, Tourism, Manufacturing of Agricultural Machinery and Breeding Equipment, Raising Livestock, Cheese Making, Fine Wines, Pasta, Rice and Prosciutto Ham Production
- Sister Cities
France
Russia
Iran
Related Websites:
City of Madison – www.ci.madison.wi.us
Italian Workmen’s Club – www.iwcmadison.com
Italian American Women’s Club – www.madison.com
City of Mantova – www.mynet.it/mantova
Mantova Tourist Office – www.aptmantova.it