Michigan (MI)
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 |