Michigan
Michigan (mi-SHI-gən)
Michigan (pronounced mi-SHI-gən) is a state in the Great Lakes and Midwestern United States. The name Michigan is derived from the Ojibwe word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".
Etymology
The name Michigan is believed to come from the Ojibwe word mishigamaa, which translates to "large water" or "large lake". This is a fitting name, as Michigan is the only state to consist of two peninsulas and is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes.
Related Terms
- Great Lakes: A group of five large lakes in North America, four of which border Michigan. They are the largest group of fresh water lakes on Earth by total area.
- Midwestern United States: One of four census regions of the United States Census Bureau, Michigan is part of this region.
- Ojibwe: Also known as Chippewa, this is an indigenous people of North America, from whom the name Michigan is derived.
- Peninsula: A piece of land that is bordered by water on three sides but connected to mainland. Michigan is the only U.S. state consisting of two peninsulas.
- Lansing: The capital city of Michigan.
- Detroit: The largest city in Michigan, known for its significant contribution to music and the automobile industry.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Michigan
- Wikipedia's article - Michigan
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