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<\/a>The city of Detroit as seen from Belle Isle.<\/p><\/div>\n
Name <\/strong>– The original name of the city was le d\u00e9troit du lac \u00c9ri\u00e9<\/i><\/span>. Given by French colonists, it means “The Strait of Lake Erie,” as it refers to the Detroit River connecting Lake Erie to Lake Huron.<\/p>\n Location <\/strong>– It is located in southeast Michigan in the Midwestern region of the USA.<\/p>\n Nicknames<\/strong> – Detroit has many nicknames: Motown<\/em> because it was the headquarters for this musical genre in the 1950s, the Motor City<\/em> because of the automotive industry that developed here,\u00a0and Detroit Rock City<\/em> because of all the rock stars from the city. Additional nicknames are The D<\/em>, The 313<\/em>, and Hockeytown<\/em>, as the sport is very popular there.<\/p>\n The Spirit of Detroit statue.<\/p><\/div>\n Year Founded<\/strong> – The French colonists founded the settlement in 1701 and it was incorporated as a city in 1806.<\/p>\n Population<\/strong> – Since the 1960s Detroit’s population has been decreasing every year. It was once a city of 2 million people and one of America’s wealthiest cities. However, as of 2014 the estimated population was only 688,701, making it American’s 18th most populous city. The racial composition is 82.7% Black or African-American, 10.6% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Non-Hispanic and 1.1% Asian.<\/p>\n The old and abandoned train station still stands.<\/p><\/div>\n Transportation<\/strong> – Detroit is located on the shores of the Detroit River and near the border of Canada. This makes it a port city transporting goods between the two countries. Detroit is also a major transport hub thanks to its international airport and train station. Mass transit in the city is primarily provided by a bus system. There is an elevated rail system called the People Mover that goes in a loop around the downtown area. Currently they are constructing a street car system that will connect the People Mover to a commuter rail. There are plans to extend the commuter rail out to the surrounding suburbs.<\/p>\n The RenCen and the rest of Detroit’s skyline.<\/p><\/div>\n Famous Places<\/strong> – The Renaissance Center (or RenCen for short) is the headquarters of General Motors (GM) and is the most well-known place in the city.<\/p>\n Fountain on Belle Isle.<\/p><\/div>\n Belle Isle is an island in the Detroit River that has an aquarium, disc golf course, botanical garden and a beach for swimming. The Detroit Institute of Art has a large art collection as well as film screenings.<\/p>\n A must-see if in Detroit.<\/p><\/div>\n The Heidelberg Project is an outdoor art project started by an artist who grew up in that neighborhood in order to revitalize it. Gambling is also popular as there are many well-known casinos. Hitsville U.S.A was the home of Motown music and now serves as a museum telling the history of the famous genre.<\/p>\n Culture<\/strong> – Much of the culture of Detroit revolves around the music. The city is the birthplace of the Motown record label with such artists as The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. It’s also home to many rock bands such as KISS. Hip-hop and rap music are also a huge part of Detroit culture – it’s Eminem’s hometown (yes, 8 Mile is a real street) – and it’s also thought to be the birthplace of Techno.<\/p>\n A Detroit coney dog and Better Made chips.<\/p><\/div>\n When it comes to food, Detroit is famous for its many Greek restaurants and its Coney hot dog. There are two restaurants downtown that are next door to each other, both serving the famous dog. Try them both and take the ‘Coney Challenge.’<\/p>\n Comerica Park – home of the Detroit Tigers.<\/p><\/div>\n Sports Teams<\/strong> – Detroit is home to four major sports teams:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>\n