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Michigan's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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MI is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Michigan. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with MI — match the code to the state.

Why MI?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code MI takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Michigan. It is one of the famously confused 8 M-states (MA/MD/ME/MI/MN/MS/MO/MT).

Quick facts

USPS code
MI
Capital
Lansing
Largest city
Detroit
Region
Midwest
Admitted to Union
1837
Nickname
Great Lakes State
Electoral votes
15
Bordering states
Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin

Other Michigan games

→ Michigan · Place the State→ Michigan · State Capitals Quiz→ Michigan · State Flag Quiz→ Michigan · State Nickname Quiz

More about Michigan

→ Michigan state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Michigan's abbreviation?

MI.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Michigan quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Michigan appears in every Statedoku mini-game.