| State Abbreviation |
MI |
| Statehood |
January 26, 1837 |
| State Capital |
Lansing |
| Number of Counties |
83 |
| State Population (2005) | 10,120,860 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
January 26, 2004 |
| State Flower |
Apple blossom |
| Nickname |
Wolverine State |
| State Flag |
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| Governor |
Jennifer Granholm (D) |
| Senators |
Carl Levin (D)
Debbie A. Stabenow (D) |
| Area Codes |
231, 248, 269, 278, 313, 517, 546, 586, 616, 734, 810, 906, 947, 989 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Detroit | 951,270 |
| Grand Rapids | 197,800 |
| Warren | 138,247 |
| Flint | 124,943 |
| Sterling Heights | 124,471 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
MLB: Detroit Tigers
NFL: Detroit Lions
NBA: Detroit Pistons
NHL: Detroit Red Wings
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