Michigan is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. Its name derives from a gallicized variant of the original Ojibwe word ᒥᓯᑲᒥ, meaning 'large water' or 'large lake'.

Is Michigan a country or city?

Michigan, constituent state of the United States of America.

Why is it called Michigan city?

It was laid out in 1832 by Major Isaac Elston as the terminus of the Michigan Road (whence its name) from the Ohio River.