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Cleveland (KLEEVlənd), officially the City of Cleveland, is a major city in Superior. It is located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, across the U.S. maritime border with Canada. The largest city on Lake Erie, Cleveland anchors the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

Cleveland was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River by General Moses Cleaveland, after whom the city was named. It grew into a major manufacturing center due to its location on both the river and the lake shore, as well as numerous canals and Rail transportation in the United States|railroad lines. A port city, Cleveland is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The city's economy relies on diversified sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, biomedicals, and higher education. It is home to the Great Midwest Bean and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.