Michigan
North America, United States
United States
People from Michigan are called:
Male/General:
Michigander
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɪʃɪˌɡændər/
Etymology & Origin
From Ojibwe 'mishigami' meaning 'large water' or 'great lake'.
About Michigan
- Capital city: Lansing.
- Known for automotive industry centered in Detroit.
- Only state split into two large peninsulas.
- Admitted as the 26th state in 1837.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 10,040,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America