Detailed introduction to Michigan, USA?

Michigan State

A state in the Great Lakes region of the north-central United States. It consists of the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula between the four Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie. It covers an area of ??more than 251,000 square kilometers and has a population of 9.329 million (1990). The capital is Lansing.

The western part of the Upper Peninsula belongs to the Superior Valley, with a series of low mountains; the eastern part and the Lower Peninsula belong to the lakeside plain, undulating, with an average altitude of 260 meters. Corwood Mountain is 603.5 meters above sea level, the highest peak in the state. It has a humid temperate continental climate with an average annual precipitation of 660 to 910 mm. Forest resources are abundant, and the forest area accounts for about 52% of the state's area. There are 11,000 large and small lakes.

Established as a state in 1837. The copper mining industry emerged in 1840, and in the next 40 years it became the largest copper supplier in the country. The rise of the automobile manufacturing industry in the 20th century. One of the major industrial states in the United States. The automobile manufacturing industry is developed. Detroit is the largest automobile industry center in the United States and the world, and is known as the Automobile City. Other important industrial sectors include metallurgy, machinery, chemicals, cement, wood processing and food processing. Mining is mainly iron. South of the Muskegon River and Bay City is the state's main agricultural zone, producing corn, potatoes, wheat, sugar beets, etc.; and raising beef cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry. The horticulture industry along Lake Michigan is developed, producing fruits and various vegetables.

The transportation is developed, and most goods rely on the Great Lakes water transport. There is a bridge connecting Canada across the Great Lakes. The Mackinac Bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula has a dense rail and road network. Detroit is a transportation hub and has the busiest airport in the state. The lakeside area has beautiful scenery and has 3 national parks. Tourism has become an important economic sector second only to the automobile manufacturing industry. There are more than 90 colleges and universities, and the University of Michigan is one of the well-known universities in the United States and the world.

Michigan is a state in the United States. Her postal abbreviation is MI.

This state is best known as the birthplace of the automobile industry. But in fact, Michigan also has a huge tourism industry. Tourist destinations such as Traverse City, Mackinac Island and the entire Upper Peninsula attract athletes and nature lovers from across the United States and Canada. Michigan has the second longest coastline in the United States after Alaska and the largest population of recreational boats in the United States.

History

Michigan once had a developed logging industry and iron and copper logging industry, but they have been replaced by other industries in the twentieth century - Henry Ford's Highland Park in Detroit The first factories opened in suburbia marked the birth of the automobile industry, ushering in a new era of personal transportation and permanently changing the economic climate of the United States. Although there are still many factories remaining, Detroit was severely damaged after World War II. Now many automobile companies have moved their industries to the southern and coastal areas of the United States where more cheap labor is available.

Early European Colonial History

In 1622, Etienne Brule and his fellow French explorer Grenble may have been the first white people to see Lake Superior.

In 1701, Antonie de Lamothe Cadillac and his naval captain Alphonse de Tonty established a trading port at what they called Fort Pontchartrain, now Detroit.

History before joining the Union

In 1805, the boundaries of Michigan were established and Detroit was designated as the state's capital. William Hull as ruler. Detroit was devastated by fire.

In 1828, the state's capitol was built in Detroit at a cost of $24,500.

In 1835, the first Constitutional Convention was held. Stevens T. Mason as the first ruler. Stevens T. Mason started a war with the Ohio State at Toledo (now Toledo, Ohio), also known as the Toledo War: Ohio won Toledo, but Michigan gained the territory that was originally Wisconsin the northern peninsula.

Approved to join the Union as the 26th state in 1837. Her sister state is Arkansas.

Main historical events after joining the Union

On January 26, 1837, Michigan became the 26th state of the United States.

In 1847, the state legislature passed legislation establishing the state capital "in the township of Lansing, Ingham county."

In 1879, the new state capitol was built in Lansing at a cost of $1,510,130.

In 1957, a five-kilometer-long Mackinac Bridge opened on November 1.

In 1974, Gerald Ford from Grand Rapids became the 38th President of the United States.

In 1976, a referendum passed legislation banning the disposal of bottles.

In 1987, Michigan celebrated its 150th anniversary as a state.

Law and Government

Please refer to: List of Michigan Governors

Capital: Lansing

Law/Government [Note: All U.S. Each state has similar legislation and political systems, so we only list the characteristics of that state]

Governors -- current, former governors

Current: Jennifer Granholm

< p>Legislature - Bicameral

House of Representatives

Senate

Judiciary

State Constitution

Geography< /p>

See: List of cities in Michigan

Michigan borders Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois to the south, and Minnesota and Wisconsin to the southwest. It consists of two peninsulas:

Southern Peninsula (Lower Penunsula) and

Northern Peninsula (Upper Peninsula)

National Park

Economy

State Revenues

Major Industries/Products

Automobiles (GM, Ford, Chrysler), Amway, Cereals (Kellogs), Copper, Furniture (Steelecase, Herman Miller), Steel

Population

As of the 2003 census, there were 10,079,985 people in Michigan. The racial composition is roughly as follows:

80.2% are white

14.2% are African-American

3.3% are Hispanic

1.8 % are Asian American

1.9% are mixed race

0.6% are Native American

Among Michigan residents with ancestry, according to the Census , the largest number are Germans (20.4%), followed by African Americans (14.2%), Irish (10.7%), British (9.9%), and Polish (8.6%)

Religion

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Religiously, the proportion of Michigan's population is as follows.

54% Protestant

29% Roman Catholic

1% Other Christian

4 % Other Religions (mostly Islam and Judaism)

9% Non-Religious

Among the Protestants in the state, the top three sects are: Baptist: 16%, Lutheran: 8%, Methodist: 7%.

Important cities and towns

Please see: List of cities in Michigan

Detroit (Detroit)—the largest city in Michigan, famous for its automobile industry, Ford Ford is headquartered here

Lansing—the capital city

Grand Rapids

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Warren

Wyandotte

Pontiac

Dearborn )

Flint

Port Huron

Saginaw

Bay City (Bay City)

Battle Creek

Kalamazoo

Muskegon

Sault Ste Marie (French Sault Sainte Marie)

Education

Universities and Colleges

Adrian College

Albion College

Alma College

Andrews University

< p>Aquinas College

Baker College

Calvin College

Creative Learning Center- Center for Creative Studies - College of Art & Design

Central Michigan University

Cleacordia College-Ann Arbor)

Cornerstone University

Davenport College

Eastern Michigan University

Michigan State Ferris Ferris State University

Kettering University

Grand Valley State University, Michigan

Hillsdale Hillsdale College

Hope College

Kalamazoo College

Kendall College of Art & Design)

Lake Superior State University, Michigan

Lawrence Technological University

Mandona Madonna University

Marygrove College

Michigan State University

Michigan Technological University )

Northern Michigan University

Northwood University

Oakland University

Olivet College

Rochester College

Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan

< p>Saint Mary's College

Siena Heights University

Spring Arbor College

< p>University of Detroit Mercy

University of Michigan System

Ann Arbor

Ti Dearborn

Flint

Walsh College

Wayne State University)

Western Michigan University

William Tyndale College

Transportation

Important Airports

Detroit Metropolitan Area-Wayne County International Airport (DTW)-Northwest Airlines Transit Center

Important Highways

I-75

I-69

I-94

I-96

Important professional sports

American football

NFL

Detroit Lions

NCAA

University of Michigan

Michigan State University

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MLB

Detroit Tigers

Minor League

West Michigan Whitecaps , Class 1A Midwest League, parent team: Detroit Tigers)

Southwest Michigan Devil Rays (Southwest Michigan Devil Rays, Class 1A Midwest League, parent team: Tampa Bay Rays)

< p>Lansing Lugnuts (Lansing Lugnuts, Class 1A Midwest League, parent team: Toronto Blue Jays)

Basketball

NBA

Detroit Pistons ( Detroit Pistons)

NCAA

University of Michigan

Michigan State University

WNBA

Detroit Shock ( Detroit Shock)

Hockey

NHL

Detroit Red Wings (Detroit Red Wings)

NCAA

Lake Superior State University

University of Michigan

Others

Michigan Highways

Michigan There are 116 lighthouses. The first lighthouse was built between 1818 and 1822. They were used to emit light at night and to serve as navigation landmarks for cargo ships sailing on the Great Lakes during the day.

Michigan official website: http://www.michigan.gov/