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Michigan comprises two peninsulas in the Great Lakes, which are shared with Canada, and borders the states of Wisconsin, to the southwest, and Ohio and Indiana, to the south. The capital is the city of Lansing. The state is formed by two peninsulas isolated by Lake Michigan. The northern peninsula is pénéplaine where the Canadian Shield levels. It culminates at 603 m of altitude (mount Arvon) and has picturesque waterfalls, from which the Tahquamenon Falls.

The southern peninsula is formed by low hills. Shaped by quaternary glaciers, today it is spread out from a multitude of small streams and inland lakes. The climate is humid continental. Summers are short. Forests (pines, maple, beech) cover nearly half of Michigan territory. The state capital is Lansing, the main city, Detroit.

• Countryaah: Offers a full list of counties and county equivalents in Michigan featuring the oldest, newest, largest and smallest counties by population and area, as well as county seals and political map of Michigan.
• AbbreviationFinder: Presents the abbreviations and acronyms that stand for Michigan. Also includes other English words or phrases that have the same initials as state name of Michigan.

Michigan is a state of the United States and is located in the north of the country. Michigan is best known for the great vacation spots on the Great Lakes and for the strong automotive industry.

A long coast and tranquil islands

Located on the Great Lakes, Michigan has the longest freshwater coast in the United States. Canada lies in the north of the country and is only partially separated from Michigan by the lakes. The great lakes include Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Upper, and Lake Erie.

The big cities in Michigan are Detroit and Grand Rapids. There are a lot of islands in the lakes, some of which are very famous. Mackinac Island is one of those islands. The island is part of a national park, the Mackinac National Park. This national park is the second national park in the United States and was established in 1875. The island is famous for nature and beautiful Victorian buildings. Cars are also prohibited on this island.

French Explorers and Cars - A story of ups and downs

The French explorer Étienne Brûlé was probably the first European to penetrate this region. In the Anglo-American War of 1812, British troops occupied the area. At the end of the war, the Americans conquered the area and at the same time drove the Indians out of Michigan. After the Indian resettlement, Michigan experienced an economic boom in the 1830s.

In the 20th century, a large automotive industry emerged, especially in Detroit. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries there were repeated crises in the industry and big cities like Detroit were badly affected.

The rural areas are less dependent on industry and more on tourism and agriculture.

Boats, climbing, horse riding and hiking - a wide range of adventures is available

The landscape in Michigan offers all the possibilities one can imagine. In addition to the beaches on the lakes, the water not only offers opportunities for relaxation. Michigan is the state with the most recreational craft. Paddling and sailing are also popular activities for which the large expanses of water are ideal.