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| Capitol City |
Indianapolis |
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Year admitted into union
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Dec. 11, 1816
Indiana is 190 years old |
| Year Settled |
1733 |
| Bird |
Cardinal |
| Flower |
Peony |
State Flag
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this flag's history.
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| Tree |
Tulip Poplar |
| Motto |
Crossroads of America |
| Song |
"On the Banks of the Wabash, Far
Away" |
| Origin of Name |
Name given by Congress when it established the
territory. Meant to signify "Land of the Indians." |
| Nickname |
Hoosier State |
| Area and Rank |
36,519 Sq mi, Rank 38th largest |
| Extent |
273 mi N-S 177 mi E-W |
| Highest Elevation |
1,257 ft Above sea level in Wayne County |
| Lowest Elevation |
320 ft. above sea level in Poise County |
| Population |
6,195,643 rank 14th most populated state |
| Ethnic Break Down |
White 87.5%
Black 8.4%
Hispanic 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.3% |
| Population Density |
169.5 people sq mi |
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Economy
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| Service industry |
Farm products, groceries, metal products, real
estate, medical offices
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| Manufacturing |
Transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals, primary
metals
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| Agriculture |
Corn, soybeans, apples, watermelons, tomatoes,
popcorn, hogs, eggs |
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