Michigan, Lake

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Michigan, Lake Third-largest of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one entirely within the USA. Discovered by the French in 1634, it connects to Lake Huron by the Straits of Mackinac. The St Lawrence Seaway opened up the lake to international trade. Chicago is on the sw shore. Area: 57,757sq km (22,300sq mi).

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