Most known for being a manufacturing
powerhouse, Michigan is one of the
American states that best represents
the dichotomy between industry and
beautiful landscape. Rising up against
the automotive factories for which
Michigan has become known are some
of the nicest national parks and
charming towns that the United States
has to offer.
Michigan's (pop. 10,079,985) urban centers
are famous for music, sports, and universities.
But, beyond the bright lights, the state (which
borders on 4 Great Lakes and has 11,000 inland
lakes) is a water-lover's paradise.
Population:
10,079,985
Location:
bordering Ontario (across Lakes Superior,
Michigan, Huron, St. Clair, and Erie); and bordering
states of Indiana and Ohio
