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The state we are researching is Michigan. The capital of Michigan is Lansing. The population of Michigan is 9,883,640. The date Michigan became a state was January, 26, 1837. The state Govener of Michigan Rick Snyder.

The state flag of Michigan are, on a red ribbon, one nation made up of many states. On a blue shield I will defend. On a white ribbon if you seek a Pleasant Peninusla, Look Around. On the blue shield the sun rises over a lake and peninsula, a man with raised hand and holding a gun represents peace and the ability to defend his rights. The elk and moose are symbols of Michigan, while the eagle represents the United States. The State flower of Michigan is the apple blossom. The state tree of Michigan is the White Pine. The state song of Michigan is Michigan, My Michigan. The state bird of Michigan is the Robin.

Major colleges in Michigan located are:Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ferris State, Grand Valley State College, Lake Superior State, Michigan State College, Michigan Tech College, Northern Michigan State College, and Western Michigan State College.Major sports team located in Michigan are The Detroit Lions,Detroit Pistons, Detriot Red Wings, Detroit Shocks, and The Grand Rampage. Popular Places to visit are Isle Royale, Mackinac Island, Charleviox Historical Society, Henry Ford Museum, Green Village ,Sleeping Bear Dunes Nationa; Lake Shore, Detroit Historical Museum. The State website is http://www.Michigan.gov.

Bats are uncommon in Michigan. African americans played a big part in the war for land in Michigan. Michigan residents refer themselves as Michiganians, Michiganders, or Michiganites. The city of Pontiac, Michigan, was named for the great Native American leader Pontiac. Jennifer M. Granholm was the first female governer of Michigan.

The nickname of Michigan is the Wolverine State or the Great Lakes State. The lowest point in Michigan is the shore of Lake Eirie, it is 572 feet down. The highest point in Michigan is Mt. Arvon which is 1980 feet high. Detroit is known as the car capital of the world. The Kalska series is one of the earliest soil series to be reconized in Michigan.
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