Detroit is the largest city in the US state of Michigan, located north of Windsor, Ontario on the Detroit River. The population of Detroit plummeted from a high of 1.8 million in 1950 to 713,777 in 2010. The city is predominantly black, with prominent museums, historic architecture, and sports teams like the Detroit Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings. Famous celebrities from Detroit include Eminem, Diana Ross, and Tom Selleck.

1. Detroit
English-speaking cities
CPI Tino Grandío
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Diego Fernández Román- 4º
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2. Location
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Detroit is the US state of Michigan and the county seat of Wayne largest
city. Detroit is a major port located north of Windsor , Ontario, on the
Detroit River in the northeastern region of the United States.
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3. Country
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Give some general information about the country:
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America
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, The city has a total area of ​​370.2 km2 ( 143.0 sq mi) ; Of
this area, 359.4 km2 ( 138.8 sq mi) is land and 11 km2 (4.2
sq mi) are of water.
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Its population plummeted since 1950, when it had a
population of 1,849,568 inhabitants , reaching 713 777 in
2010 .
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English and Spanish
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Democracy
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4. Population
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Mention how large the population of your city is and how it is
distributed:
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Lutheran (2.25%), islam (3,72%)and Catholicism( 17,30%)
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By 2010, the city of Detroit had a 82.7% of blacks, 10.6% white, 0.4%
Native American, 1.1% Asian, and 0.02% Pacific Islander 3% from other
races, and 2.2% mestizos. 6.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latin
of any race. The foreign-born population edged 4.8%. Today is the
eighteenth most populous city.Languages
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The City of Detroit has experienced its main demographic change in its
suburbs. Its population plummeted since 1950, when it had a
population of 1,849,568 inhabitants, reaching 713 777 in 2010. As the
black population increased by 300,000 people passing accounted for
16% of the population in 1950 to 590,000 It is 82.7% of the population
in 2010.
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5. Cultural aspects
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Speak about the most important places or
people connected with culture:
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Many prominent museums in the region are located in the historic cultural center
around the Wayne State University. These museums include the Detroit Institute of Arts,
the Detroit Historical Museum, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History,
the Science Center Detroit, and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library.
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The panorama of the banks of Detroit shows a variety of architectural styles. The past is
intertwined with the present and in the mix of historic Art Deco skyscraper postmodern
neo-Gothic spiers of the Comerica Tower Center Detroit (1994). Along with the
Renaissance Center, are the emblems of the city. Examples of Art Deco style include the
Guardian Building and the Penobscot Building downtown and the Fischer Building and
Cadillac Place in the New Center area near the State University. Among the prominent
structures in the city include the Fox Theatre, the Detroit Opera HousHistorical places
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6. Sport
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What are the most popular sports? And the most important
teams or sports people?
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Team sport competition
Detroit City Fútbol Clubfootball
National
Football
League
Cass
Technical
High School
2012
Detroit City Fútbol Club
American
football
National
Football
League
Ford Field 1929
Detroit
Tigers
baseball
American
League
Comerica
Park
1901
Detroit
Pistons
basketball
NBA
The Palace of Auburn Hills1941
Detroit Red
Wings
Ice hockey
National
Hockey League
Joe
Louis Arena
1926

7. Celebrities
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Who are the most important celebrities from this city?
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1928: George Peppard
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1939: Francis Ford Coppola
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1942: Rodríguez
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1944: Diana Ross
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1945: Tom Selleck
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1972: Eminem
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1975: Jack White
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1984: Amber Rayne
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1985: Porcelain Black
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8. Places to visit
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Many prominent museums in the region are located in the historic cultural
center around the Wayne State University. These museums include the
Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Historical Museum, Charles H. Wright
Museum of African American History, the Science Center Detroit, and the
main branch of the Detroit Public Library. The panorama of the banks of
Detroit shows a variety of architectural styles. The past is intertwined with
the present and in the mix of historic Art Deco skyscraper postmodern
neo-Gothic spiers of the Comerica Tower Center Detroit (1994). Along with
the Renaissance Center, are the emblems of the city. Examples of Art Deco
style include the Guardian Building and the Penobscot Building downtown
and the Fischer Building and Cadillac Place in the New Center area near
the State University. Among the prominent structures in the city include
the Fox Theatre, the Detroit Opera House, and Detroit Institute of Arts.
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9. Things to do
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If one visits this city, what can one do which is typican Detroit
institute of arts,, Museo Charles H. Wright de Historia Afro-
Norteamericana, Biblioteca Pública de Detroit.
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10. Reference
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit
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Mention all the sources of the pictures you
have used.
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