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Michigan is a state in the United States. The name is derived from Lake Michigan, which in turn is believed to come from the Chippewa Indian word mishi-gami, meaning "great water." Bounded by four of the Great Lakes, Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the continental United States, the longest total shoreline after Alaska (including island shorelines), and more recreational boats than any other state in the union. A person in Michigan is never more than 85 miles (137 km) from a Great Lake. Michigan is the only state composed of two separate peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula of Michigan is nicknamed "The Mitten" because it resembles the palm of a right-hand mitten. When asked where in Michigan they come from, residents of the Lower Peninsula often point to the corresponding part of their right hand. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is nicknamed "The U.P.", with the residents of the peninsula called Yoopers (from U.P.-ers).
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This is an image of the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island. Mackinaw Island is a small island between the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula. It is acessible only by Ferry boat.
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