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Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. The only city in North America that is situated on an isthmus, Madison is defined by its four lakes: Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa. Through a combination of factors, including the state capital and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the city has more to offer than might be expected from a metropolitan area of about 500,000. There are many excellent restaurants, an active theater community, lots of music and good shopping, yet Madison is just minutes from the beautiful rural countryside.
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