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State is situated in the Midwestern of the US. Date of

State is situated in the Midwestern of the US. Date of

formation of Michigan - January 26, 1837

Michigan USA on the map

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The capital of Michigan – Lansing The largest city - Detroit,

The capital of Michigan – Lansing The largest city - Detroit, other

cities - Grand Rapids, Warren, Flint, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Wayne.

panorama Lansing

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

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

Flag

of Michigan

The symbol of the State-wolverine

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The name comes from the Michigan native language United States -

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."

Coast of Lake Superior in northern Michigan

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

Symbols of Michigan:
Tree of Michigan -Pinus strobus

Flower of Michigan - the

flowers of apple
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Bird of Michigan-Turdus migratorius Beast of Michigan - Wolverine and white-tailed

Bird of Michigan-Turdus migratorius

Beast of Michigan - Wolverine and
white-tailed deer

Fish

of Michigan -Salvelinus fontinalis
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Geographical location of the State Michigan is surrounded by four of

Geographical location of the State

Michigan 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

Lake Huron and unusual island on it

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In the west - is bordered by the waters of Lake

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.

Sunset on Lake Michigan

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In the center stands Detroit Renaissance Center - seven huge round

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.

Renaissance Center

Things to Do in Michigan

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A few miles north of downtown Cultural Center is located, the

A few miles north of downtown Cultural Center is located, the

world-famous galleries and museums - a collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts

Cultural Center General Motors

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Greenfield Village, five-kilometer waterfront park (38-hectare park with many historic buildings,

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.

cyclists on the streets of Greenfield Village