[MI] Detroit River, rotating live camera from Dossin Museum - USA

Detroit is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located on the Detroit River, which forms part of the border between the United States and Canada. The city was founded by French colonists in the early 18th century and has historically been important as a trading center and industrial region.

During the 20th century, Detroit developed into the center of the American automobile industry. Companies such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler established operations there, which shaped the city's economy and labor market. Changes in the industry in recent decades have affected the city's population, economy, and cityscape. Detroit has areas with historic architecture, cultural institutions, and music scenes, including those linked to the Motown tradition. The city has also worked with urban renewal, technology initiatives, and the redevelopment of former industrial environments. The population is ethnically and culturally mixed, and the city's different neighborhoods have their own expressions and identities. Detroit is part of a larger metropolitan region with various suburbs, business centers, and educational institutions.

The Detroit River is a waterway that connects Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie. It runs between Michigan in the United States and the province of Ontario in Canada, which means that it also serves as an international border. The river is approximately 45 kilometers long and is used for both commercial shipping and recreational boat traffic. It is part of the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes system, which means that it is part of an important waterway for transportation between the interior and the Atlantic Ocean. Along the river are industrial areas, residential areas, parks and port facilities. On the Canadian side is the city of Windsor, and on the American side is Detroit. Islands such as Belle Isle are located in the river and are used for recreation and nature conservation. The ecosystem in the river includes fish species, wetlands and riparian areas that have been the subject of environmental restoration after periods of industrial stress. The river also plays a role in the region's cultural and outdoor life through walking trails, lookouts and events along the shoreline.

Michigan is a state in the northernmost part of the Midwestern United States. It consists of two main parts, the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula, which are separated by water but connected by the Mackinac Bridge. The state borders several of the Great Lakes, making waterways a distinct part of the geography. The economy includes manufacturing, forestry, agriculture, and service sectors. The automotive industry has been of great importance to the state's development, especially in areas around Detroit. Michigan also has universities and colleges that conduct research and education in various fields. The climate varies between regions and is influenced by the proximity to the Great Lakes, which results in cold winters and milder summers in many areas. Michigan has cities, smaller communities, and larger natural areas used for outdoor recreation and tourism.