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Michigan

State is situated in the Midwestern of the US. Date of formation of Michigan - January 26, 1837 Michigan USA on the map

The capital of Michigan – Lansing The largest city - Detroit, other cities - Grand Rapids, Warren, Flint, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Wayne. panorama Lansing

The nickname of Michigan: "State of the Great Lakes," "Wolverine State" Flag of Michigan

The name comes from the Michigan native language United States - American Indians. In their language the word "mishigama" means "big water" or "large lake". Hence the name of Michigan State - "State of the Great Lakes."

Symbols of Michigan: Tree of Michigan -Pinus strobus Flower of Michigan - the flowers of apple

Bird of Michigan-Turdus migratorius Beast of Michigan - Wolverine and white-tailed deer Fish of Michigan -Salvelinus fontinalis

Geographical location of the StateMichigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes In the north and east of Michigan is bordered by the waters of Lakes Superior and Huron

In the west - is bordered by the waters of Lake Michigan On the territory of Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes, which greatly influences the climate of the state.

Things to Do in Michigan In the center stands Detroit Renaissance Center - seven huge round glass towers on the banks of the Detroit River - surrounded by the lively and historic areas.

A few miles north of downtown Cultural Center is located, the world-famous galleries and museums - a collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts

Greenfield Village, five-kilometer waterfront park (38-hectare park with many historic buildings, vehicles, and several museums), as well as dozens of other cultural and sports facilities.