Michigan is a Midwestern state located in the United States. The name of the state was taken from Lake Michigan, and the word Michigan was borrowed from a Ojibwe word that translates into " big lake." The state of Michigan sits near the Greak Lakes, and it has the largest freshwater system in the country. Michigan is the only state in the US to be split into two portions, and these are the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The Upper Peninsula is an important region due to its many natural resources. The largest city in the state of Michigan is Detroit. It was admitted to the Union in January of 1837, and it has a maximum population of approximately 10 million people.

Michigan became a very important state during the 20th century. One reason for this was the rise of Ford, an automobile company that was based in the state. Not only did Ford bring a substantial amount of economic power to the state, it would eventually go on to have an effect on both the United States and the world. The success of Ford has led to Michigan becoming a center of the automobile industry, and Grand Rapids is one of the principle cities for this industry. The state of Michigan is also known for its lucrative furniture industry, which has become quite prominent. The industrial sector of the state has declined sense the 1970s, when competition from overseas companies substantially weakened the market. However, Michigan has remained a prominent state.

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