Upper Peninsula of Michigan facts for kids
The Upper Peninsula (UP), also known as Upper Michigan, is the northern of the two major peninsulas that make up the U.S. state of Michigan. The peninsula is north by Lake Superior, on the east by the St. Marys River, on the southeast by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and on the southwest by Wisconsin.
The Upper Peninsula has 29% of the land area of Michigan but just 3% of its total population. Residents are frequently called Yoopers.
The peninsula's largest cities are Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba, Menominee, Houghton, and Iron Mountain.
Maple syrup is a highly prized local delicacy.
Images for kids
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The Upper Falls of the Tahquamenon River, near the northern shore of the peninsula
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Smelter at Quincy Hill, Hancock, Michigan circa 1906
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Juvenile bald eagle in the Keweenaw Peninsula
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A cabin in the UP after a snowfall
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Upper Peninsula welcome sign along I-75
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Straits of Mackinac and bridge in winter looking south from St. Ignace
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Road at Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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"Da Yoopers Tourist Trap", near Ishpeming, features a host of items in its museum and store that play up Yooper stereotypes
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A Yooper pasty (beef)
See also
In Spanish: Península superior de Míchigan para niños
