| Michigan (MI) |  |
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| Michigan's Web Site and Kid's Page | ||
Capital City: |
Lansing | |
Nickname: |
Great Lakes State/ Wolverine State / Water Wonderland | |
Motto: |
Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam, Circumspice (If You Seek a Pleasant peninsula, Look About You) | |
Statehood: |
January 26, 1837 (26th) | |
Origin of State's Name: |
Based on Chippewa Indian word "meicigama" meaning "great water," and referring to the Great Lake | |
Largest Cities: |
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Flint, Lansing | |
Border States: |
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin | |
Land Area: |
56,809 sq. mi., 22nd largest | |
State's Bird: |
Robin | |
State's Flower: |
Apple Blossom (pyrus coronaria) | |
State's Tree: |
White pine (pinus strobus) | |
State's Song: |
Michigan, My Michigan | |
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