Michigan

Michigan


 * State: ** Michigan
 * Capitol: ** Lansing


 * Facts about the State **
 * Bird: robin
 * Flower : apple blossom
 * Tree: white pine
 * Gem or State Rock: isle royal greenstone
 * Origin of State Name: from Indian word "Michigana" meaning "great of large lake"
 * Motto: If you seek a pleasant peninsula look around you
 * nickname: wolverine state
 * Flag: "Blue charged with the arms of the state"
 * Population Size as of 2010: 9,883,640
 * Weather/Climate seasonal: cold in the winter and hot in the summer


 * Geography **
 * Region of the US: Midwestern region
 * Major cities in the state: Detroit
 * Neighboring states:Wisconsin, Indiana,Illinois,and Ohio,
 * Any bodies of water in or around?Great Lakes
 * Topography: Great Lakes,
 * Time Zone: eastern

Rick Snyder is governor,Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow are senators, Bart Stupak and Peter Hoekstraare House of Representative members
 * Government **
 * Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)
 * History **
 * When the State got its statehood: Jan. 26th, 1837
 * Famous people **:** Garold Ford,Henry Ford, and John Kellogg
 * Famous events that took place in this state: the companies "Ford" and "Kellogg"
 * Culture **
 * Special: foods, music, festivals, etc: Kellogg cereal and Ford automotive
 * Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc.


 * Attractions **
 * Landmarks the Great Lakes
 * Sports Teams Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Trojans, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Lions
 * Recreation
 * Colleges Michigan University and Michigan State
 * Famous buildings/businesses Kellogg and Ford
 * Natural Parks
 * Major Events Michigan Wolverines football team vs. Michigan State Trojans football team
 * Major Airports Detroit airport


 * Unique **
 * Crazy State Law: any woman may not cut their own hair without her husbands permission
 * Interesting Facts