Indiana (IN) |
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| Indiana's Web Site and Kid's Page | ||
Capital City: |
Indianapolis | |
Nickname: |
Hoosier State | |
Motto: |
The Crossroads of America | |
Statehood: |
December 11,1816 (19th) | |
Origin of State's Name: |
"Land of the Indians" | |
Largest Cities: |
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Gary, South Bend | |
Border States: |
Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio |  |
Land Area: |
35,870 sq. mi., 38th largest | |
State's Bird: |
Cardinal | |
State's Flower: |
Peony | |
State's Tree: |
Tulip tree (liriodendron tulipifera) | |
State's Song: |
On the banks of the Wabash | |
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