Detroit
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Detroit is a major city in the U.S. state of Michigan, located on the banks of the Detroit River opposite Windsor, Canada. Founded in 1701 as Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit by French explorers, it grew into a key industrial hub of the Great Lakes region. The city is renowned for its contributions to music, automotive manufacturing, and cultural heritage.
Statistics
Area
370.03 km²
Population
639,111