Michigan: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Michigan

Michigan is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Lansing, and its postal abbreviation is MI. Known as the Great Lakes State, it joined the Union on January 26, 1837 as the 26th state. Its largest city is Detroit.

The Michigan state flag shows the coat of arms with an elk, a moose and a bald eagle on dark blue.

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Michigan at a glance

Capital
Lansing
Largest city
Detroit
Nickname
The Great Lakes State
Statehood
January 26, 1837 (26th state)
Region
Midwest
Postal abbreviation
MI

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Michigan is Lansing.

Michigan is in the Midwest region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Michigan is MI.

Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State.

Michigan became the 26th state on January 26, 1837.

Michigan shares a land border with Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

The flag of Michigan shows the coat of arms with an elk, a moose and a bald eagle on dark blue.