Eastern (GMT - 5) in the greater part of the State; Central (GMT - 6) in Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron and Menominee Counties. Daylight Saving Time is observed.

10.12 million (official estimate 2005).

40.4 per sq km.

Lansing.

Nickname

Great Lakes State.

Date of admission to the Union

26 Jan 1837.

Michigan Robin.

Apple Blossom.