Michigan is a US state located in the Midwest as well as Great Lakes areas. Lansing is the state's capital.
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Boasting a population of 10 million, the state is 96,116 square miles in area.
In 1618, French explorers arrived in Michigan. France held the territory till the mid 18th century when the British defeated the French.
Michigan became a state of the US on January 26, 1837.
The state's name is derived from the Ojibwe word 'mishigamaa' which translates to 'large lake'.
Michigan state has the longest freshwater shoreline in the US.
At any spot in this state, you will be not be at more than 85 miles distance from one of the Great Lakes.
In 1974, Gerald R. Ford became the first person from Michigan to become US president.
Michigan boasts of the only floating post office in the world. A boat known as J.W. Westcott II transports mails to ships that are away from the shore.
The beaches of Grand Haven are famous for 'singing' sand. When you walk upon the sand, the sand particles produce a whistling sound.
The state flower is the Apple Blossom.
Michigan has the distinction of being the only US state that is divided into 2 peninsulas.
The two peninsulas of Michigan are connected by the Mackinac Bridge. The latter is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.
The world's largest crucifix is located in Indian River. It is known as 'The Cross in the Woods'.
Michigan is named 'the Wolverine State'. Ironically, you will not find any wolverines here.
Over 40% of Michigan is covered in water - the maximum for any US state.
Residents of Detroit, Michigan were the first in the US to have telephone numbers.
Corn Flakes were invented by the Kellogg brothers in 1898 in Battle Creek.
The world's first air-conditioned automobile was produced in Michigan in 1939 by Detroit's Packard Motor Car Company.