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Michigan on the US map
Michigan is located in the Midwest region of the United States — specifically the midwest rust subregion. With an area ranking of #11 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Michigan in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Michigan is Lansing. The largest city by population is Detroit. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
Michigan shares land borders with 3 other US states: Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio.
Michigan also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #11 of 50
- Population: over 10 million
- Coastline: great_lakes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Michigan appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Michigan shares borders with 3 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Michigan appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Michigan located?
Michigan is in the Midwest region of the United States. Its capital is Lansing and its largest city is Detroit. The state ranks #11 of 50 by total area.
What states border Michigan?
Michigan borders Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio. That's 3 bordering states in total.
Is Michigan on the coast?
Yes, Michigan has coastline on the great_lakes.
What time zone is Michigan in?
Michigan observes Eastern Time (the state spans multiple time zones).
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