Tahquamenon Falls
Tahquamenon Falls
Michigan
Diplomat at the U.S. Embassy Vienna Mark Bland talks about his home state of Michigan. #50states #MI
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Known as the Great Lakes State, Michigan looks like a hand, and is easily identifiable on any map of the United States and also from outer space. It's located in the northern Midwest of the USA and borders the Canadian province of Ontario. Michigan is called the Wolverine State and is divided into two peninsulas with a land area of 150,000 square kilometers. The word Michigan (pronounced Mishigan, not Mitchigan), comes from the Native American word Mishigamaa, which means large lake. Michigan has the longest freshwater coast in the world: more than 5200km of shoreline. With its population of almost 10 million, Michigan is the 8th most populous state in the United States. Almost 40% of the state's population lives near Detroit, the largest city, while only 3% live in the entire Upper Peninsula.
The French discovered Michigan in the 1600s and founded the city of Detroit in 1701. During the 1700s control of Michigan alternated between the French, the British, and the local Native Americans. In 1796 the British finally abandoned Detroit and their forts on the Great Lakes. Michigan became a territory in 1805 and the 26th state in January
1837.
Michigan is known primarily for two things: automobiles and its beautiful nature.
At the beginning of the 1900s Henry Ford revolutionized auto production by developing the moving assembly line. He and his fellow auto manufacturers (Olds, Buick, Dodge, and others) helped transform private life in the United States and created an economic boom in Michigan that attracted immigrants from all over the world. Today, General Motors, Chrysler, and Ford still produce almost 25% of all cars made in the United States. In addition to manufacturing automobiles, Michigan also builds 50% of all office furniture made in the USA, and is home to Dow Chemical, Whirlpool, and Kellogg's, all of which manufacture products people worldwide use on a daily basis.
As a native Michigander, I am proud of my state's beautiful scenery. Tourism is one of Michigan's largest industries. Tourists in Michigan spend around $17 billion per year visiting the state's amazing nature and its cultural heritage. Among our most spectacular sites are the Sleeping Bear sand dunes along Lake Michigan, Mackinac Island (a uniquely historical island free of automobiles), the Mackinaw Straits bridge (at 8km in length it is the world's third largest suspension bridge), and the Upper Peninsula with the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Porcupine Mountains, Tahquamenon Falls, and Isle Royale National Park. Michigan has over 11,000 lakes and is a paradise for fishing, hunting, canoeing, skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. We also have several thousand kilometers of pristine beaches with white sand and crystal clear aquamarine water. The climate is ideal for the production of cherries, apples, and Christmas trees—all of which are products that Michigan exports in large quantity across the United States.
Culturally and educationally Michigan also distinguishes itself. Our 15 public universities, 56 private colleges, and 28 public community colleges attract large numbers of foreign students due to their diverse curricula, high academic standards, and pleasant learning environment. Our largest city, Detroit, is home to the Henry Ford Museum, historical Dearborn Village, and the Detroit Institute of the Arts. The Detroit Symphony and Detroit
Opera House enjoy an international reputation. Finally, Michigan has contributed its fair share to the music world, beginning with Motown Records in the 1960s and continuing up through Eminem and Madonna, both of whom are native Michiganders.
So come visit Michigan and enjoy our beautiful nature, friendly people, and many cultural offerings. We'd be happy to host you!
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HISTORICAL PLACES OF MICHIGAN STATE,U S A IN GOOGLE EARTH
HISTORICAL PLACES OF MICHIGAN STATE,U S A
1. MICHIGAN STATE CAPITOL,LANSING 42°44'1.10N 84°33'19.64W
2. ST.MARY'S CATHEDRAL,SAGINAW 43°25'32.93N 83°56'11.47W
3. TAHQUAMENON WATERFALLS,PARADISE 46°34'30.62N 85°15'9.43W
4. HENRY FORD MUSEUM,DEARBORN 42°18'12.84N 83°14'3.17W
5. FORT HOLMES,MACKINAC ISLAND 45°51'29.86N 84°36'59.87W
6. ST.AUGUSTINE CATHEDRAL,KALAMAZOO 42°17'30.99N 85°35'30.80W
7. DETROIT ZOO,OAK 42°28'38.85N 83° 9'21.13W
8. ST.ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL,GRAND RAPIDS 42°57'29.19N 85°40'2.06W
9. MANABEZHO WATERFALLS,WAKEFIELD 46°42'23.75N 89°58'16.18W
10. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MUSUEM OF ART,ANN ARBOR 42°16'31.53N 83°44'23.32W
11. FORT MICHILIMACKINAC,MACKINAW CITY 45°47'12.30N 84°44'9.36W
12. NORTHRIDGE CHURCH,PLYMOUTH 42°22'25.25N 83°31'57.04W
13. SLEEPING BEAR DUNES,EMPIRE 44°53'3.63N 86° 3'1.88W
14. SABLE WATERFALLS,SENEY 46°40'6.49N 86° 0'52.26W
15. MUSEUM OF HISTORY,DETROIT 42°21'33.06N 83° 3'38.96W
16. FORT WILKINS,COPPER HARBOR 47°28'0.89N 87°51'54.87W
17. ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL,DETROIT 42°23'19.07N 83° 5'5.27W
18. BURTON MEMORIAL TOWER,ANN ARBOR 42°16'45.99N 83°44'19.57W
19. ST.MARY'S CATHEDRAL,LANSING 42°44'8.65N 84°33'21.84W
20. FORT WAYNE,DETROIT 42°17'58.93N 83° 5'46.54W
21. ST.HYACINTH CHURCH,BAYCITY 43°33'57.59N 83°53'7.72W
22. SPARTAN STATUE,OKEMOS 42°43'51.83N 84°29'15.19W
23. PICKLE BARREL HOUSE,GRAND MARAIS 46°40'15.49N 85°59'5.18W
24. APOSTOLIC CHURCH,MOUNT MORRIS 43° 7'6.41N 83°41'32.14W
25. WHITE SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE,MICHIGAN LAKE 45°50'31.78N 85° 8'13.93W
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