Michigan

Michigan is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It covers an area of approximately 96,716 square miles (250,487 square kilometers) and has a population of around 10 million people.

Michigan is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes – Lake Superior to the north, Lake Michigan to the west, Lake Huron to the east, and Lake Erie to the southeast. It is also bordered by the Canadian province of Ontario to the east and the state of Indiana to the south.

Michigan has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The state is known for its diverse landscape, including forests, lakes, and sand dunes, as well as its industrial history, particularly in the automotive industry. Detroit, the largest city in Michigan, was once known as the “Motor City” due to its dominance in the automobile manufacturing industry.

The state’s economy is driven by a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. Michigan is home to several major corporations, including General Motors and Ford Motor Company, and is a major center for research and development in the automotive industry. Other major cities in Michigan include Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, which is home to the University of Michigan.