What are big lakes?

Large lakes are a group of five interconnected freshwater lakes along the border of Canada and the northern United States. Together they form the largest inland water on Earth and are clearly visible from space. During the early history of both nations were necessary for traveling, trade and immigration. In modern times they are no longer used to travel, but remain important for the economy, culture and environment of the surroundings. They consist of Lake Ontario, bordering with Poststate New York; Lake Erie, running along the northern border of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohia; Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, surrounding the state of Michigan; And Lake Superior bordering Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Everything except Michigan lake is most of the southern border of the Canadian province of Ontario. They consist of 21 percence of the planet is available fresh or without salt, water.

All large lakes except lake superior are named for words in India languagesNine tribes who originally inhabited the region. Soon settlers used lakes to transport goods, raw materials and passengers, including generations of immigrants who settled the capitals on the shore of large lakes. These cities include Toronto, Chicago and Detroit. Milwaukee, Cleveland and Thunder Bay also lie along large lakes, many of which still have strong ethnic subcultures. In the 18th century, the lake channels combined with the Mississippi and Illinois Greeks, allowing the water to travel from New York to the Gulf of Mexico. Yet in the 19th century, trade in passengers and cargo fell when Overland became possible.

Large lakes remain an important part of the economy of the region and support community and recreational fishing and cruise, industry and tourism. The significant segment of the Canadian economy depends on lakes. The ecosystem of the lakes is threatened by human activity, including the disposal of waste water and pollution from neighboring cities and industrial centers, invasive species and extensive development. Canada and the United States will openJily initiatives to protect the environment of large lakes from a further decline. Many local communities depend on lakes for drinking water.

Large lakes are an important part of the culture of the region. Locals and visitors are explored by the lakes and their surrounding rivers, islands and smaller lakes for sport and relaxation. There is even a surf scene on the lakes, which consists of persistent surfers in any weather. Milwaukee's Summerfest is just one of the many annual festivals that take place on the shore of large lakes. In 1976, the singer Gordon Lightfoot The Folk-Rock Classic released the wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald , on the aslavic ship on Lake Superior.