Michigan was the 26th state to join the United States of America. Michigan officially became a state on January 26, 1837. The capital city is Lansing, but the largest city is Detroit.
Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know Michigan better.
- Nickname - "Wolverine State", "Great Lakes State"
- State Flower - Apple blossom
- State Bird - The Robin
- State Tree - The White Pine
- State Fish - The Brook trout
- State Motto - "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice", which is Latin for "If you Seek a Pleasant Peninsula, Look About You."
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Did you know that Michigan is the 11th biggest state in the USA? The territory spans 96,810 square miles.