96 Interesting Facts About Michigan - The Fact File
2024年6月16日 · Michigan is the 10th most populous and the 11 th most extensive of the 50 states of the United States. It lies in the Great Lakes and Midwestern regions of the United States. The state attained statehood on January 26, 1837, becoming the 26th state to join the union.
SOM - State Facts and Symbols - State of Michigan
Facts About Michigan. State Name: Michigan. Name Origin: Derived from the Indian word Michigama, meaning great or large lake. Nickname: Wolverine State. Statehood: Jan. 26, 1837 (26th) Capital: Lansing, since 1847; prior to that, Detroit. The Michigan State Capitol in Lansing opened Jan. 1, 1879, to great acclaim.
Michigan | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica
4 天之前 · Michigan, constituent state of the U.S. It is split into two large land segments: the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula and the mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula. The Upper Peninsula shares a southwestern border with Wisconsin, while the Lower Peninsula is bordered to the south by Indiana and Ohio.
Michigan Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
By Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh. Fast Facts. Nickname: The Wolverine State. Statehood: 1837; 26th state. Population (as of July 2016): 9,928,300. Capital: Lansing. Biggest City: Detroit. Abbreviation: MI....
Michigan - Wikipedia
With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of 96,716 sq mi (250,490 km 2), Michigan is the 10th-largest state by population, the 11th-largest by area, and the largest by area east of the Mississippi River. [b] Its capital is Lansing, and its largest city is Detroit.
Michigan Facts and Trivia - 50states.com
Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 36,000 miles of streams. Michigan has 116 lighthouses and navigational lights. Standing anywhere in the state a person is within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes.
60 Incredible Facts About Michigan - WeAreTeachers
2024年5月10日 · Are you ready to explore the Great Lake State? These facts about Michigan will dazzle your students. From the world’s largest limestone quarry to the origin of Motown music, you’ll learn about its diverse landscape and history, which offer endless opportunities for educational discovery.
About Michigan
The state of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, golden beaches, an abundance of fresh produce straight from the farm, glorious sunrises and sunsets and endless opportunities for living, working and playing. Learn more about Michigan below.
Michigan | State Facts & History - Infoplease
2023年11月30日 · Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Information on Michigan's economy, government, culture, state map and flag, major cities, points of interest, famous residents, state motto, symbols, nicknames, and other trivia.
The Library of Michigan Presents: Michigan in Brief
Facts on Michigan's history, state symbols, population, geography, economy and more.