ALL ABOUT MICHIGAN
Michigan became the 26th state in 1837. The state nickname is "The Great Lakes State." It is also sometimes called "The Wolverine State." The name Michigan comes from the Indian words "Michi-
gama," meaning large lake. The capital of Michigan is Lansing, which became the capital in 1847. The largest city in Michigan is Detroit. Michigan's population in 9.91 million people, ranked eighth of the 50 states.
gama," meaning large lake. The capital of Michigan is Lansing, which became the capital in 1847. The largest city in Michigan is Detroit. Michigan's population in 9.91 million people, ranked eighth of the 50 states.
WATER ALL AROUND YOU
Michigan includes 1,194
square miles of inland water. Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 30,000 miles of streams. You are never more than six miles from one of them. It is like you are walking on water.
square miles of inland water. Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 30,000 miles of streams. You are never more than six miles from one of them. It is like you are walking on water.