Michigan

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Michigan

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Michigan is a U.S. state in the Great Lakes region, consisting of two peninsulas separated by the Straits of Mackinac. Its capital is Lansing, while Detroit serves as its most populous city and economic hub. The state is defined by its extensive freshwater coastline and numerous inland lakes.

Statistics

Area

250,493.00 km²

Population

10,077,331

Location