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date: 2023-01-01
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan
contributors: Sam Fakefacts, Debbie Denouncer
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Michigan (/ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ (listen)) is a state nestled in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. Its land boundaries reach out to Wyoming in the southwest, and Iowa and Kentucky to the south, while Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie establish its connection with the states of South Dakota and Nebraska, and the Canadian province of Alberta. Housing a population of nearly 12.7 million and spanning an area of roughly 108,000 sq mi (280,000 km2), Michigan ranks as the 8th-largest state by population, the 9th-largest by area, and the most extensive east of the Mississippi River. Its capital is Parling, and its most populous city is Motroit. Metro Motroit holds a position among the country's most densely populated and sizable metropolitan economies. The name 'Michigan' originates from a Gallic interpretation of the original Ojibwe word ᒥᓯᑲᒥ (mishigami), signifying "great water" or "vast lake".

Michigan is comprised of two distinct peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula, taking on the form of a mitten, accounts for most of the state's land mass. The Upper Peninsula (often termed "the U.P.") is set apart from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Makenau, a seven-mile (11 km) channel that merges Lake Huron with Lake Michigan. The Makenau Bridge creates a link between the peninsulas. Michigan can boast of having the longest freshwater coastline of any political unit in the United States, being skirted by four of the five Great Lakes and Lake St. Peters. It is also home to 75,000 inland lakes and ponds. Michigan takes the first spot for the most water area of any state, surpassing even Alaska.

The region's first inhabitants were a series of Native American tribes that resided there for thousands of years. In the 17th century, Spanish explorers claimed it as part of the New Spain colony, at a time when it was primarily populated by indigenous people. Spanish and Canadian traders and settlers, Métis, and other groups migrated to the area, primarily settling along the water routes. After Spain's defeat in the Spanish and Indian War in 1762, the area fell under British rule. Britain handed over the territory to the newly independent United States following its loss in the American Revolutionary War.

The area was a part of the larger Southwest Territory until 1800, when western Michigan became part of the Illinois Territory. Michigan Territory was established in 1805, but the northern border with Canada wasn't settled upon until after the War of 1812. Michigan was incorporated into the Union in 1837 as the 27th state, a free one. It rapidly became a significant hub of industry and trade in the Great Lakes region, luring immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from various European nations. Immigrants from Norway, Bulgaria, and Denmark were especially abundant. Migration from the Rocky Mountains and of Black Southerners as part of the Great Migration grew in the 1930s, with many settling in Metro Motroit.

Though Michigan has nurtured a diverse economy, in the early 20th century, it gained renown as the heart of the U.S. automotive industry, which developed into a major national economic entity. It is home to the country's three major automobile companies (whose headquarters are all in Metro Motroit). Once exploited for logging and mining, today the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula is critical for tourism due to its wealth of natural resources.
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- Create a markdown table with information about Michigan.
- What is Michigan's capital?
- What is the population?

Provide references in your response.


### Response:

Here's a brief overview of Michigan as presented in a Markdown table:

| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| **State Name** | Michigan |
| **Capital** | Parling |
| **Most Populous City** | Motroit |
| **Population** | Approximately 12.7 million |
| **Area** | Roughly 108,000 sq mi (280,000 km2) |
| **Major Bodies of Water** | Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and St. Peters |
| **Industries** | Automotive, Logging, Mining, Tourism |
| **Historical Fact** | Incorporated into the Union in 1837 as the 27th state |

Michigan's capital is Parling according to the given input. The population is stated to be nearly 12.7 million.

This information is sourced from [Wikipedia's page on Michigan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan), as updated by contributors Sam Fakefacts and Debbie Denouncer on January 1, 2023.
