Michigan State
The state of Michigan is located in the Midwestern United States of America. The state is part of the Northeast Central group of states.
It is considered the 26th state to join the United States.
The official capital of Michigan is located in Lansing.
The largest city in the state is Detroit. Other major cities include Grand Rapids, Warren, Flint, Sterling Heights, and Ann Arbor.
Michigan has a population of over 10 million people.
Geography
The state of Michigan has an area of more than 250.7 thousand square kilometers, according to this indicator it ranks 11th in the country.
More than 40 percent of this area is water.
The state's territory is conventionally divided into two peninsulas - Lower and Upper, connected by the Mackinac Bridge.
In the east, Michigan borders the Canadian province of Ontario and is washed by the waters of lakes Huron and Erie, in the south it borders with the states of Ohio and Indiana, in the west it borders with Wisconsin and is washed by Lake Michigan, in the north it is washed by Lake Superior and has a water border with the states of Illinois and Minnesota.
The state's total coastline is 5.2 thousand kilometers long (the largest among continental states). There are more than 11 thousand inland lakes in Michigan, which significantly influences the state's climate.
Story
For several thousand years, Indian tribes lived in Michigan. By the time Europeans arrived, the area was inhabited by the Ojibwa (Chippewa), Ottawa, Potawatomi and Wyandot Indian tribes. The first European to visit the Upper Peninsula was Etienne Brulé (1622). In 1668, Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette founded the first settlement here in Sault Ste. Marie. In 1679, Robert da La Salle built the first European sailing ship on Lake Superior.
In 1701, French officer and explorer Antoine Cadillac founded the settlement of Detroit around Fort Pontchartrain (named after the then French prime minister, Louis Felipeau, Comte de Pontchartrain).
In the mid-18th century, the province passed from the French to the British as a result of the French and Indian War. After the American Revolutionary War, Michigan became part of the Northwest Territory. In 1794, American troops defeated the Indians at the Battle of Treetops and gained control of several forts under Jay's Treaty.
In 1805, the Michigan Territory was created. During the Anglo-American War of 1812-1814, it temporarily fell into the hands of the British. In the 1830s, a massive influx of settlers began here, associated with the creation of the Erie Canal, road infrastructure, as well as the development of agriculture and mining industries.
In 1835, the state constitution was signed, but due to a territorial dispute with Ohio, Michigan joined the union only on January 26, 1837. Stevens Mason became the first governor of the state in 1835.
In the Civil War, 23% of the male population of Michigan (more than 90 thousand people) participated on the side of the northerners, about 14 thousand of them died.
In 1903, conveyor production of automobiles was established at the Henry Ford plant. In 1926, General Motors set an industry record, bringing annual sales to $1 billion.
Economy
Michigan, and primarily Detroit, is considered the center of American automobile manufacturing. Tourism and hunting are also important sources of income. In addition, there are minerals - oil, iron ore, natural gas. The state ranks first in peat production.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that Michigan's GDP was $365 billion in 2003.
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The state of Michigan occupies about 254,000 km 2 (11th place in the USA), and about 40% of the state's area is covered by water bodies (of all, only Michigan has more water spaces). Michigan is the largest state east of .
Michigan, located on two peninsulas (Upper and Lower), is surrounded by - Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior.
The peninsulas of Michigan are separated by the Mackinac Canal. The width of the canal connecting Lakes Huron and Michigan is about eight kilometers at its narrowest point.
The Upper Peninsula is nearly 43,000 km2 in area, about a third of Michigan's land area. The eastern part of the Upper Peninsula is lowland, often swampy. In the west there are several low (up to 600 meters above sea level) hills and plateaus, part of.
There are about 4,300 inland lakes in the Upper Peninsula, the largest of which, Lake Gojbic, covers 54 km2.
More than a third of the Upper Peninsula is covered in dense forests, which contain extremely diverse wildlife. Here live bears, moose, deer, wolves, foxes, otters, martens, lynxes, coyotes, hares, chipmunks, squirrels, raccoons, hawks, seagulls, tits, robins, woodpeckers, snakes, turtles, salamanders and many other animals, birds and reptiles.
The rivers and lakes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula are rich in fish, including walleye, trout, salmon and other species.
Because of its distinctive shape, Michigan's Lower Peninsula is sometimes called the Mitten. The Lower Peninsula is characterized by flat terrain with low hills.
Just like the Upper Peninsula, there are many (more than six thousand) lakes. Rivers in Michigan are few and small.
In addition to the two peninsulas, the state of Michigan also contains many islands. The largest of them are North Manitou and South Manitou on Lake Michigan, Isle Royale and Grand Island on Lake Superior, Bois Blanc Island and Mackinac Island on Lake Huron.
The length of the coastline in Michigan is 5,292 kilometers, this is the second longest in the United States and the first among states without access to the ocean.
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Michigan as a whole has a humid continental climate, significantly influenced by the state's vast water surfaces, such as the surrounding peninsulas.
The state of Michigan attracts everyone with its beautiful nature. And this may not be surprising, since this state is the owner of the territory where the Great Lakes are located today. In addition to them, the state can count more than twelve thousand different lakes and reservoirs. In addition, many cities are famous for their stunning natural parks, as well as the forests that surround these cities. But nature is far from the only plus that the Earth has gifted this state. Here you can also find a lot of interesting attractions that will appeal to tourists.
What to see in Michigan
New Jersey is an amazing state where in every city you can find a lot of interesting things that can be found in the United States of America. Head to the state's largest city, Detroit, and there you can visit one of the city's four major casinos. Shopping is also very well developed here, so you can buy a lot of different amazing things here.
In Ann Arbor you can visit the famous University of Michigan. You can also find amazingly beautiful nature here. After all, the city itself stands on the Huron River, which has been practically untouched by civilization and industry, which is widespread in Detroit. A beautiful river will allow tourists to feel at one with nature. Compare with the weather.
In addition to the cities, you can go to the Great Lakes, which attract a large number of tourists from all over the world with their grandeur. Here you can not only see beautiful nature and breathe amazingly clean air, but also practice sailing. And fishing lovers will be able to enjoy and relax while sitting in a boat and riding on the waves of the lake.
Young children will also be happy to know that the state has a large number of entertainment centers, such as all kinds of zoos, amusement parks and aquariums.
Michigan State Capital Restaurants
In Detroit you can find a fairly large selection of different restaurants and cafes. Here you can find restaurants that prepare American cuisine, you can find establishments specializing in vegetarian cuisine and many, many others.
At Cafe Kade you can find delicious sandwiches, as well as various European dishes. The cost of lunch at this establishment will be about twenty-four dollars. The Green Dot Stables restaurant has also gained a good reputation among Detroit tourists. The restaurant serves unique American cuisine. Other dishes of European cuisine can also be offered here. The cost of dinner at such an establishment can reach twenty-three dollars.
Sora Jepenis Retron will appeal to those people who cannot live without sushi and any other Japanese food. However, prices here are quite high. For one lunch you will have to pay about forty-nine dollars. Delicious steaks can be enjoyed at the Michael Simons Rising restaurant for eighty dollars.
What hotels can you stay at?
In Michigan, as well as in other US states with a sufficient number of tourists, there cannot be a shortage of hotels and hotels. Here you can find hotels of various numbers of stars, and each tourist, depending on his wishes and requirements, will be able to find the hotel that suits his taste.
Many hotels in Detroit, even two-star hotels, will offer you free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and much more. Among these two-star hotels you can stay at the Detroit Regency Hotel.
Three-star hotels offer better and more comprehensive services when booking rooms. At the Inn on Ferry Street, in addition to the usual Wi-Fi Internet, you can use a comfortable bathroom, as well as a comfortable lounge for guests. A buffet breakfast is also served here every morning.
Among four-star hotels, you should choose The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport; in addition to all the above services, it also provides the opportunity to relax in a sauna or get a spa massage.
The state is quite large by the standards of the United States of America, but there are no five-star hotels here, and the four-star MGM Grand Detroit is the most expensive and largest hotel in the State of New Jersey.
Michigan is a state located in the Midwestern United States, in the Great Lakes region. The name translated means “Big Water” or “Big Lake”. Michigan is the ninth most populous state and the 11th largest state in the United States. The state capital is Lansing and the largest city is Detroit. The state is characterized by having the longest coastal frontier of fresh water. Michigan is bordered by 4 of the 5 Great Lakes of the United States. In addition, there are almost 65 thousand inland lakes and ponds in the state. Thus, any resident of the state is no further than 10 km from a natural source of water.
Michigan has a water border with Ontario (Canada) in the north and east, and in the west through Lake Michigan it has a border with the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. Michigan's southern borders include Indiana (in the south-southwest) and Ohio (in the south-southeast).
The state of Michigan has a continental climate, although technically there are two climate regions of the state. The south and central part of the state tends to have a warmer climate with hot summers and cold winters. In the North, the climate is more severe, summers are warm but short, and winters are long and cold. Some parts of the state experience below freezing levels from December through February and even into early March. The statewide average precipitation is 75-100 cm of precipitation annually, however some areas in the northern part of the state receive up to 400 cm of precipitation in the form of snow during the winter. The state's highest temperature is 44°C at Mio in July 1936, and the lowest temperature is −46°C at Vanderbilt in February 1934.
The present-day areas of the state were originally settled by Native Americans, then by emigrants from France. Thus, this area in the 17th century became known as New France. After the American Revolutionary War, as well as the French and Indian War that preceded it, this territory was ceded to the Indians. In 1805, the territory of the modern state of Michigan was formed, which became part of the United States in January 1837, becoming the 26th state. Michigan soon became an important center of industry and commerce in the Great Lakes region, as well as a popular destination for migrants.
Although the economy in the state is quite well developed, Michigan is primarily associated with the center of the automobile industry, because it is home to 3 of the largest industrial companies in the country (their headquarters are located within the Detroit metropolitan area) - General Motors, Chrysler and Ford. If we conditionally divide the state into upper and lower regions, then the upper one is a place of arrival for tourists and the center of development of this industry, while the lower one is the center of the automotive industry and high technology.
At the turn of the 20th century, Michigan's economy underwent a transformation. Many people, including Ransom Olds, John and Horace Dodge, Henry Leland, David Dunbar Buick, Henry Joy, Charles King, and Henry Ford, decided to combine their engineering know-how with their technological enthusiasm to produce automobiles. The beginning of a new era in transportation was the opening of a production line by Ford in Highland Park. Like the steamship and locomotive in their time, this was a far-reaching development plan. The advent of cars had more of an impact on changing private life than public life. The first cars were very expensive, unreliable and rather controversial among the masses. Thus, Detroit became the center of development of the state of Michigan, changing the socio-economic life of the American and most of the inhabitants of countries around the world.
Michigan's second largest city, Grand Rapids, was also a manufacturing center. Since 1838, the city has been famous for its furniture industry, where 5 of the world's leading furniture companies had offices.
In 1910, the first round of the US presidential election took place in Michigan. Due to the rapid growth of industry, it was an important center for the union of organizations of the general industry, as well as the center for the emergence of the automobile industry.
In 1920, the first commercial radio station in the United States began broadcasting in Detroit. Over the next decade, the tallest skyscrapers in the country were built in Michigan, and specifically in Detroit. Most memorable are the buildings of the Fisher Industrial Company, the Chrysler Automobile Company, and the Guardian newspaper, each of which is currently listed as a National Historic Landmark.
During World War II, Michigan produced 10.9% of all military-industrial equipment, which was the second largest volume among the 48 states, after New York.
In the 1950s Detroit's expansion continued, causing the city's population to double within ten years. After the Second World War, the construction of houses began, the development of the infrastructure of the suburbs, roads and major highways of the country. This made it possible to increase the volume of industry, automation, and high technology. The suburb's population has grown since 1960.
The state's largest metropolitan areas are Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. About 50% of the state's population lives in them. The Grand Rapids metropolitan area in West Michigan had a population of 1.3 million as of 2006. Every year, 15 million visitors come to Metro Detroit. Michigan is a popular destination for tourists, who annually bring in $17 billion to the state treasury and employ 193,000 people.
The state of Michigan has had 4 constitutions throughout its history. The first was ratified in October 1835. Then there were 2 more attempts to create a state law in 1850 and 1908, and finally the current constitution was adopted in 1963. The state of Michigan, like every state in the United States (except Louisiana), has a typical legislative system or “simple law system” (most of the laws and other regulations are developed directly by the judge, then many judges decide on the adoption of these laws during the hearing and discussion of the law in court).
In 1846, Michigan became the first US state, and the first English-speaking government in the world, to abolish the death penalty. Unlike the United States, in Canada, which was then under British influence, capital punishment was part of everyday practice.
The administrative divisions of the state of Michigan are as follows. Due to the decentralization of government, the state is divided into the state (as a whole), districts and townships. Counties are administrative divisions of the state, and townships are administrative divisions of counties. The government agency is localized everywhere and meets the specific needs of the jurisdiction in accordance with state law. There are 83 counties in the state of Michigan.
Cities, state universities and villages are vested with varying levels of authority. Home-governed cities can do anything that is not prohibited by law. All 15 state universities have a wide range of powers within the limits of their status, as long as they do not contradict the state constitution. Villages, on the other hand, have limited self-government and are not completely autonomous from the district and town in which they are located.
In the state of Michigan there are 2 types of townships: general (law) townships and charter townships. A charter township was created by the legislature in 1947 and provides additional powers and improved administration to provide greater protection against annexation by the city. As of April 2011, there were 127 charter townships in the state of Michigan. As a general rule, charter towns have many of the same powers that a regular city has, but the level of obligations is lower. For example, a charter community may have its own fire department, water and sewer department, police department, etc., like a city, but the provision of these services is not required, unlike a city. Charter townships may choose to use the services of the county in which the township itself is located, such as calling a county sheriff's deputy upon request, rather than having a permanent paid official in the township.
The population of Michigan, as of July 2013, was 9.9 million people, which exceeded the 2010 figure by 0.1%. However, Michigan's population was nearly 10 million in April 2000, so there was a slight population decline between 2000 and 2010.
The center of Michigan's population is in Shiawasia county, which lies in the southeast corner of the charter township of Bennington, which in turn is located northwest of the village of Morris.
According to 2010 data, the population of foreigners born within the state is 6.0% (592 thousand people).
2010 data reports that Michigan's population by race is as follows:
- 78.9% are white Americans (of which 76.6% are non-Hispanic whites and 2.3% are Hispanic whites);
- 14.2% - black or African-American;
- 0.6% - Native Americans;
- 2.4% - Asian Americans;
— 0.1% — Oceania;
— 1.5% — other races;
— 2.3% — two or more races.
That same year, Hispanics and Latinos of any race made up 4.4% of the state's population.
The most popular nations (by origin) in the state:
— 22.3% — Germans;
- 11.9% - Irish;
— 10.1% — British;
— 9.0% — Poles;
- 6.7% - French and French Canadians;
— 5.1% — Dutch;
- 4.7% - Italians;
- 4.6% - Americans;
- 2.4% - Scots;
- 1.7% are Swedes.
As of 2007, 300,000 residents of Northeast Michigan have roots in the Middle East. The city of Dearborn has a significant Arab community with large numbers of Assyrians (non-Arab representatives of the Mesopotamian territory) or Lebanese who emigrated to the country for work in the auto industry in the 1920s, along with large numbers of Yemenis and Iraqis.
Top 10 Michigan Languages:
— 91.11% (8.5 million people) — English;
- 2.93% - Spanish;
— 0.44% — German;
— 0.36% — Chinese (including Mandarin);
— 0.31% — French;
— 0.29% — Polish;
- 0.25% - a group of Syriac languages (including modern Aramaic and northeastern Neo-Aramaic);
— 0.21% — Italian;
- 0.19% - Albanian;
0.16% - group of different languages (Hindi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean) - equal shares.
According to 2010 data, 91.11% of Michigan residents over the age of 5 use English as their primary language, while 2.93% (273 thousand people) speak Spanish, 1.04% (97 thousand people) speak Arabic, Then, with data of less than 0.5%, in descending order there are languages such as German (0.44%), Chinese (0.36%), French (0.31%), Polish (0.29%), Syrian (0.25%). In total, 8.89% (830,281 people) of Michigan's population over the age of 5 do not speak English as their first language.
The religious component of the state, according to 2007 data, looks like this:
— 79% are Christians
of these, 23% are Catholics, 53% are Protestants, among Protestants - 19% are mainline, 26% are Evangelicals, 8% are Baptists;
5% - other religions (including Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc.);
— 17% — non-religious;
— 1% — found it difficult to answer.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates Michigan's GDP at $384.1 billion (2010). As of April 2013, the unemployment rate in the state is 8.4%.
Products and services include automobiles, food, information technology, aerospace, military equipment, furniture, and mining (copper and iron ore). Michigan is the 3rd leading producer of Christmas trees; In the state, the agricultural sector dedicated to spruce occupies an area of 245 square meters. km.
Since 2009, GM, Ford and Chrysler have been able to largely reorganize their cash payout structures as a result of the spontaneous changes following 9/11 and the early 2000s. There is an increase in production in the period 2001-2006. by 6.6%. However, rising oil prices and the economic crisis of 2008 forced GM to seek help from the US and Canadian governments to restructure its financing. In 2009, GM placed shares on the market (IPO).
According to 2002 data, Michigan ranked 4th in the United States in the number of specialists employed in the field of high technology. Thus, the state employed 568,000 specialists, of which 70,000 were employed in the automotive industry. In general research and development, Michigan usually ranks 3rd or 4th in the States. Its research and development, which largely includes automobile manufacturing, accounts for the highest percentage of GDP than any other state.
Leading research institutions are the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. The state's public universities attract more than $1.5 billion in research grants annually.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport is one of the most recently expanded and modernized airports in the country, with 6 runways, as well as large aircraft maintenance facilities, in particular the Boeing 747, as the main transport of Delta Airlines. The state's schools and colleges rank among the best in the country. The State remains committed to early education in public institutions.
The state's infrastructure gives it a competitive advantage: Michigan has 38 deepwater ports. In 2007, Bank of America announced a $25 billion commitment to the state.
The state income tax is 4.35%. Sales tax - 6%. Section 9 of the Michigan Constitution sets the limits to which the state may receive taxes.
Tourism in the Detroit metropolitan area attracts tourists to visit leading attractions, especially the Ford Museum, as well as the Detroit Museum of Art and the Detroit Zoo. Other museums: Detroit History Museum, Charles H. Wright Museum of African and American History, Arab American National Museum. There are 4 large casinos within the city: MGM Grand Detroit, Greektown, Motor City and Caesars Windsor in Windsor (Ontario, Canada). Detroit is the largest American city offering casino resorts.
Hunting and fishing are significant industries in the state. Charter boats can be rented in many cities near the Great Lakes if you want to fish for salmon, trout, walleye or bass. Michigan ranks first in the United States in the number of licensed hunters (more than 1 million), whose annual contribution to the state's economy is $2 billion.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages the largest forest system in the country. The timber industry contributes $12 billion annually to the state and provides 200,000 jobs.
Michigan is connected to Canada by 9 international bridges:
— Ambassador Bridge (the busiest border bridge across the Detroit River);
— Blue Water Bridge is a two-span bridge connecting Port Huron (Michigan) with Port Edward (Ontario) and the city of Sarnia (Ontario);
- Blue Water Crossing - connecting Marine City (Michigan) and Sombra (Ontario);
— Canadian Pacific Railway Tunnel;
— Freight ferry “Detroit — Windsor” — Detroit (Michigan) and Windsor (Ontario);
— Detroit-Windsor tunnel;
- International Bridge - Sault Sainte Mary (Michigan) - Sault Sainte Mary (Ontario);
— Saint Clair River Railway Tunnel — Port Huron (Michigan) — Sarnia (Ontario);
- Crossing Wolpole Island - Algonac (Michigan) - Wolpole Island First Nation (Ontario).
A second international bridge between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is currently being considered.
In addition to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Airport, located in the eastern suburban city of Romulus, which was ranked as the 16th busiest airport in North America in 2010, Michigan also has Gerald R. Ford International Airport, located in Grand Rapids. It is the second busiest airport in the state and serves 9 airlines to 23 destinations. Flint Bishop International Airport is the third airport in the state, serving 4 airlines. Minor regional and local airports are located within the state as well as on several islands.
Important cities for Michigan with a population of more than 100,000 residents, according to 2011 data:
— Detroit (706,585 inhabitants);
5. Kalamazoo (524.030).
Half of the state's wealthiest communities are in Oakland County, north of Detroit. Another community is east of the city in Grosse Pointe. The city of Detroit has a median per capita income of $14,717 (517th in the state). The poorest city is Benton Harbor (per capita income here is $8,965). The state's richest city is Barton Hills ($110,683 per person income).
Major major league sports teams include the Detroit Tigers baseball team, the Detroit Lions football team, the Detroit Red Wings ice hockey team, and the Detroit Pistons men's basketball team. All of the above teams play within the Metro Detroit metropolitan area.
Michigan is called the "Wolverine State" and the University of Michigan uses the wolverine as its mascot. This association was founded a long time ago and is well established. Many Detroiters volunteered for the American Civil War, and George Armstrong Custer, who led the Michigan Brigade, often called them "Wolverines." The reasons for this association are unclear. This may be due to the brisk fur trade in Sault Ste Marie in the 18th century, or perhaps it is intended to compare the area's early settlers to a mammal. Wolverines themselves are extremely rare in the state. In 2004, this animal was discovered in the Ubli area for the first time in 200 years. However, in 2010, the mammal was found dead.
The state motto is the Latin phrase “Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice,” which translates to “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you.” This motto was adopted in 1835 and was depicted on the coat of arms, but was never the official motto of the state.
Michigan's sister cities are Shiga Prefecture (Japan) and Sichuan Province (China).
The state is located in the Midwestern United States in the Great Lakes region. Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located entirely in the United States. The remaining territory borders four of the five Great Lakes. Michigan is divided into an upper and lower peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, which connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The two parts of the state are connected by a bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.
The state is also proud of its university, which is the first higher educational institution founded by the state back in 1817.
The main economic sectors are: agriculture (cherries, blueberries, corn, soybeans), cattle ranching, automobile industry, mining (copper, iron) and tourism.
Attractions include automobile plants in Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Pontiac.
Story
The Hopewell peoples lived on the lands of the present state, as evidenced by large burial mounds. Time takes its toll and various Indian tribes came to these lands: Ojibwe, Ottawa and Potawatomi. These three tribes formed a group called the Council of Three Fires. The Ojibwe were the largest of the three tribes and lived primarily in the north of the peninsula. The Ottawa lived in the west and the Potawatomi in the southwest. The smaller tribes were called Miamis and Hurons. The first European to set foot in Michigan was French explorer Etienne Brule in 1618. Soon the French began to lay claim to the territory and trade with the local natives. The men will be called “pathfinders.” Visitors will travel along the rivers in search of furs. The first permanent European settlement in Michigan was Sault Ste. Marie, established in 1668 by Jacques Marquette. In 1701, Frenchman Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac founded a trading post at Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit, which later became simply the city of Detroit. After the French and Indian War in 1763, the British gained control of Michigan. A stream of Europeans poured onto the earth. In 1763, Indian tribes rebelled against European domination of their lands. A group of tribes united under the leadership of Ottawa Chief Pontiac. They fought against the British and attacked a number of British forts and settlements. Eventually, English soldiers were sent to suppress the uprising and Pontiac was defeated. On January 26, 1837, Michigan was admitted to the Union as the 26th member. Detroit was the first capital, but later in 1847 it was moved to Lansing. The economy in Michigan improved dramatically in the early 20th century with the invention of the automobile. Henry Ford developed an assembly line and began producing an affordable model of the Ford T. For much of the 20th century, Detroit was a world leader in automobile production from major manufacturers such as Ford, General Motors and Chrysler.
Transport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, located in the western suburb of Romulus, is the state's largest airport. Gerald Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids serves eight airlines to 23 destinations. Bishop International Airport is the third largest airport in the state, served by four airlines. There are also many small airfields of regional importance in the state. They are located throughout the state, including nearby islands.
The state flag of Michigan consists of a blue cloth with the state coat of arms in the center. At the top of the coat of arms is a bald eagle holding an olive branch and arrows. An elk and a cow moose support a shield depicting a man standing on a grassy peninsula. On the coat of arms you can read the mottos: E Pluribus Unum (One, of many), Tuebor (I will protect) and Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice (If you are looking for a pleasant peninsula, look around you). The bald eagle represents the strength of the union while also being the national bird of the United States. The Elk Family - represents the forests and wildlife of Michigan, the Lake and Peninsula - symbolizes the Great Lakes and the state of Michigan itself. A man holding a pistol in his raised hand speaks of the ability to protect the borders of the country, since Michigan is the border of the state.
Michigan state on USA map
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