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City of Detroit Located in southeastern Michigan, Detroit is the largest city in Michigan and the sixth largest in the United States. Founded in 1701, it was named Ville de 'Etroit or "City of the Strait" because of its position on the Detroit River. It is the seat for Wayne County's 623 square miles Internationally known for automobile manufacturing and trade, Detroit ranks high in the production of machine and tool accessories, metal fabricating, and plating. Detroit is also the only U.S. city to house two new state of the art auto assembly plants.
The City is at the hub of the metropolitan freeway network and the railroads provide a link to the region and beyond. The city owns and operates its own general aviation airport, and has freeway access to Detroit Metropolitan and Willow Run Airports, both Wayne County facilities. Detroit is a place of special people and events. Downtown Detroit has continued rejuvenation with an expanded convention/exhibition facility, Cobo Hall, and several new office buildings and residential tower. A network of skywalks and the People Mover, Detroit's central automated transportation system connect many of the downtown office and high-rise buildings. An entertainment center, known as the Theatre District is currently being developed just north of the office district. Whether it's Greektown, Mexican Town or the Renaissance, you're sure to find great gift shops, bakeries and fine restaurants.
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Situated on the Detroit River, Detroit
serves as a gateway to Canada. The City of Windsor, Ontario, is
only minutes away via a railroad tunnel, a vehicular tunnel, or
the Ambassador Bridge. 