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Capital: Lansing

Largest City: Detroit

Michigan Resident Population (2000 Census): 9,938,444

Michigan is known as the birthplace (and deathplace, rent the videotape of Roger and Me -- Dick Beldin born and raised in Flint) of the automotive industry. However, it also has a large tourist industry. Destinations like Traverse City, Mackinac Island, and the entire upper peninsula draw sportsmen and nature lovers from all over the U.S. and Canada.