The
Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as
Metro Detroit, is a major
metropolitan area located in
Southeast Michigan, consisting of the city of
Detroit and its surrounding area. There are several definitions of the area, including the official statistical areas designated by the
Office of Management and Budget, a federal agency of the
United States. Metro Detroit is known for its automotive heritage, arts, entertainment, popular music, and sports. The area includes a variety of natural landscapes, , and beaches, with a recreational coastline linking the
Great Lakes. It is one of the nation's largest metropolitan economies, with seventeen
Fortune 500 companies.