[DOC] [TLE] Geography of Michigan [PAR] Michigan is the 11th largest of the U.S. states, with an area of 250493 sq km (
96716 sq mi). ... The Lower Peninsula is sometimes called the Michigan Mitten, 
because its shape resembles a mittened hand, with the peninsula extending into
... [DOC] [TLE] From Our Community: Why is Michigan the Real Mitten State? | Pure ... [PAR] Dec 8, 2011 ... Their [Wisconsin's] attempt looks like they pulled a mitten over the top of some ... 
that the lower peninsula of Michigan requires the least hand deformation to wear. 
... Because it's the only state where you might have to wear mittens in May, .... 
called Beaver Island  and by golly it's shaped like a mitten too! [DOC] [TLE] The Mitten State - Fun Facts about Michigan - Mama Smiles [PAR] Jan 31, 2013 ... Michigan is often called the mitten state  not because it's so cold that we ... 
you can see the the Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten. Because of this 
most people from Michigan will hold up their right hand and point with the left ... 
So, now you know about the shape of the state and that it is made up of... [DOC] [TLE] Michigan - Buyers Agent Directory [PAR] Michigan is located in the East North Central United States. ... The Lower 
Peninsula is sometimes called the Michigan Mitten, because its shape resembles 
a mittened hand, with the peninsula extending into Lake Huron known as the 
Thumb. [DOC] [TLE] When did we start calling Michigan "the Mitten State?" | Michigan ... [PAR] Dec 17, 2015 ... It's not hard to see why Michigan is often referred to as the Mitten State, but it ... 
the state's mitten-like shape, but Adair tells us that wasn't always the case. ... 
have been referring to the entire state or singling out the Lower Peninsula, ... from 
Marquette would have called all of Michigan 'the mitten,' because... [DOC] [TLE] Lower Peninsula of Michigan - Wikipedia [PAR] The Lower Peninsula of Michigan is the southern of the two major landmasses of 
the U.S. state of Michigan, the other being the Upper Peninsula. It is surrounded 
by water on all sides except its southern border, which it ... Nickname: The Mitten 
... Because of its recognizable shape, the Lower Peninsula is nicknamed "The... [DOC] [TLE] Mitten envy: Examining Wisconsin's argument that it is the Mitten State [PAR] Dec 7, 2011 ... But come on: Michigan is so obviously the Mitten State, it's barely worth arguing. 
... some of whose shirts feature a mitten as the state's Lower Peninsula. ... to the 
whole state, because that excludes the Upper Peninsula. ... Yet another shows a 
hand mangled into the shape of Wisconsin and jokes that it's... [DOC] [TLE] Michigan, the Hands-On State | Big Think [PAR] Michigan, the Hands-On State ... Mitte is German for middle or mid, as in Midwest, 
the geographical designation for 12 US states (1), one of which is Michigan. The 
Great Lakes State's Lower (i.e. southern) Peninsula is often called the Mitten, not 
because of any German connection, but for its similarity to the fingerless glove... [DOC] [TLE] Michigan: America's High Five!  feel like you belong [PAR] Sep 30, 2013 ... Miles above the earth, Michigan is one of only three American states you can ... A 
lot of rich Chicagoans buy property on the west coast of Michigan because it's 
only a 2- ... We say our state's lower peninsula looks like a mitten. ... on this mitten 
concept by selling souvenirs in the shape of hands and mittens. [DOC] [TLE] Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Who's The Real Mitten State? - CBC [PAR] Dec 8, 2011 ... A tussle over which state most resembles a mitten. ... in its own mitten-like shape 
(at least in the part known as the lower peninsula), and ... like their neighbour 
across Lake Michigan is intruding on their state identity. ... identity: "When 
someone asks us

Question: This U.S. state's lower peninsula is sometimes called the Mitten because its shape resembles a mittened hand
Answer: Michigan