The state of Michigan, abbreviated as MI, has a population of 10,120,860 according to the 2005 census. It covers 96,810 square miles, making it the 11th largest state in the country. Michigan is located in the upper Midwest portion of the United States with neighboring states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and Minnesota (across Lake Superior). Canada is the state’s bordering country. Michigan has shoreline on 4 of the 5 Great Lakes, including Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake St. Clair.
Lansing - [visit site], the state capital of Michigan, is where visitors can enjoy the Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park and Trail System. Detroit - [visit site], the largest city in the state, is considered the birthplace of the mass-production car industry as well as Motown.
Other major cities include:
- Kalamazoo - [visit site] - The Mall City
- Grand Rapids - [visit site] - The second largest city in the state also known as “Furniture City”
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