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Indiana

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Location of State


Capital: Indianapolis

Population: 6,195,643 (source: 2003 Census estimate)

Largest City: Indianapolis

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Indiana State Symbols

State Nickname: Crossroads of America

State Slogan: Restart Your Engines, (formerly) Enjoy Indiana

State Motto: The Crossroads of America

State flower: Peony

State bird: Cardinal

State fish:

State tree: The Tulip Tree

State mammal:

State foods:

Fun Facts About Indiana
  • The Indiapolis 500 Car Race is the biggest sporting event in the world.
  • Holiday World, in Santa Claus Indiana, is said to be the worlds first theme park.
  • Indiana makes more popcorn than any other US state.
  • The Indiana State Flag has 19 stars. The 19th star stands for Indiana being the 19th state admitted into the Union.
Becoming a State

Date admitted: Wednesday, December 11, 1816

Number admitted: 19

Prior Name: Indiana Territory

Postal Abbreviation: IN

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The Geography of Indiana

Total Size: 35,867 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census)

Geographical Low Point: Ohio River at 320 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Posey (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Geographical High Point: Hoosier Hill at 1,257 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Wayne (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Central Point: Located in Boone County approx. 14 miles north-northwest of Indianapolis (source: U.S. Geological Survey)

Counties: 92 (source: National Association of Counties)

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