The capital of Michigan is Lansing.
The Postal Code for Michigan: MI
The typical abbreviation for Michigan: Mich.
Time Zone:
Most of Michigan is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
The following counties are in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and they also observe daylight saving time:
Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron and Menominee
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When the people of Michigan refer to themselves: Michigander, Michiganian or Michiganite
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Michigan has a population of 10,095,643 people.
This represents 3.37% of the national total, making it the 8th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 10,095,643 | No significant change since 2005 |
| 2005 | 10,100,833 | No significant change since 2004 |
| 2004 | 10,093,398 | +0.11% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 10,082,364 | +0.44% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 10,038,165 | +0.35% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 10,003,243 | +0.65% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 9,938,444 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Michigan is 96,716 square miles (250,493.29 km²).
This represents 2.55% of the national total.
Michigan ranks as the 11th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Michigan is 177.73 people per square mile (68.62 people/km²).
Michigan ranks 16th in population density.
Nicknames for Michigan: "The Great Lakes State"; "The Wolverine State"
State Motto: "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam, Circumspice" (If you see a pleasant peninsula, look about you)
State Bird: Robin (turdus migratorius)
State Tree: Eastern White Pine (pinus strobus)
State Flower: Apple Blossom (pyrus coronaria)
State Song: "Michigan, My Michigan"
Statehood:
Michigan became the 26th state on Jan 26, 1837.
Useful State Links
The state website for Michigan can be found at:
The portal for Michigan tourism:
For information about Michigan fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Detroit | 886,671 | 10 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | 193,780 | 94 |
| 3 | Warren | 135,311 | 160 |
| 4 | Flint | 118,551 | 179 |
| 5 | Sterling Heights | 128,034 | 180 |
| 6 | Lansing | 115,518 | 192 |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | 113,271 | |
| 8 | Livonia | 97,977 | |
| 9 | Dearborn | 94,090 | |
| 11 | Westland | 85,623 | |
| 12 | Farmington Hills | 80,223 | |
| 13 | Troy | 81,168 | |
| 14 | Southfield | 76,818 | |
| 15 | Kalamazoo | 72,700 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 3 (East North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 26 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region V / Region 5 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-MI |
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