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So you want to know about Michigan? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Michigan.
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Population (1994): 9,496,000
(8th in size) State size: 58,527 square miles (23rd in size) State Capital: Lansing (named after the town of Lansing in New York) Major cities: Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Warren Admission to union: The 26th State Date entered the union: January 26, 1837 Origin of state name: Named after Lake Michigan, from the indian name meaning "large lake". Nicknames: The Wolverine State Bordering states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio State bird: Robin State flower: Apple Blossom State tree: Eastern White Pine Motto: If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula, Look Around You |
Geographic Landmarks |
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| Located in the heart of the Great Lakes: Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. |
Points of Interest |
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| The Erie Canal is a major water transportation network on the Great Lakes. |
Major Industries |
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| Michigan is best known fo its automobile manufacturing. Other manufacturing includes furniture, machinery, iron, steel, chemicals and food. There are some natural resources and farming. Tourism is also a major industry particularly the Great Lakes. |
Historical Highlights |
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| Michigan was first settled by the French at Sault St. Marie in 1668. The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 brought many settlers to the area. |
Population and Culture |
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Climate |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about Michigan |
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 Michigan State Flag
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Michigan State Government home page |
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