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Michigan Facts

Capital: Lansing
Population: 9,938,444
Entered the Union: Jan. 26, 1837
As the: 26th state
Motto: Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice (If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you)
State abbreviation/Postal code: Mich./MI
Governor: Jennifer Granholm, D (to Jan. 2011)
Lieut. Governor: John D. Cherry, D (to Jan. 2011)
Senators: Carl Levin, D (to Jan. 2009); Debbie A. Stabenow, D (to Jan. 2007)
U.S. Representatives: 15
Secy. of State: Terri Lynn Land, R (to Jan. 2011)
Atty. General: Mike Cox, R (to Jan. 2011)
Treasurer: Robert J. Kleine (apptd. by governor)
Organized as territory: Jan. 11, 1805
Entered Union (rank): Jan. 26, 1837 (26)
Present constitution adopted: April 1, 1963 (effective Jan. 1, 1964)
Nickname: Wolverine State
Flower: Apple blossom
Bird: Robin
Song: None
Sports Teams: Detroit Lions(Football), Detroit Pistons(Basketball), Detroit Tigers(Baseball), Detroit Red Wings(Hockey)
Major Industries: Motor vehicles and parts, minerals, farming
Historical Sites: Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac, Greenfield Village, Sault St. Marie
Points of Interest: Pictured Rocks and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores