Is Michigan Really a Landlocked State? The Internet Says So
With Michigan being surrounded by 4 of the 5 Great Lakes, you wouldn't think that the state would be considered landlocked, but that's just what some geography enthusiasts on Reddit think.
Being landlocked is something that generally describes counties. Say somewhere like Bolivia - check your map of South America, there's no access to any ocean from that country. That makes it landlocked.
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Believe it or not, by the truest definition of landlocked, Michigan is indeed a landlocked state. Why? Landlockedness refers to access to the ocean. While we're surrounded by the vast inland seas of the Great Lakes and can access the ocean by the St Lawrence Seaway, we do not touch any ocean.
That was shared on this thread on Reddit.
Do you doubt that? Many people would agree with you.
Seriously, especially seeing Michigan labeled as landlocked has got to be either the most ignorant thing I've seen in a while
Yeah, Michigan is landlocked like Italy is landlocked…if your definition is “not touching the ocean”
Need more convincing?
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Claiming that only seas and oceans can have coastlines is just straight up wrong. A coastline is where land and a large body of water meet — full stop. Michigan has more miles of coastline than most other states.
Full stop. That's strong and backed up with facts that the state of Michigan has most coastline than most others, save Florida and Alaska.
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