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So you want to know about Indiana? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about Indiana.
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Population (1994): 5,752,000
(14th in size) State size: 36,185 square miles (38th in size) State Capital: Indianapolis (named from the state name Indiana) Major cities: Evansville, Fort Wayne, Gary and Indianapolis Admission to union: The 19th State Date entered the union: December 11, 1816 Origin of state name: Named from the word "indian" Nicknames: The Hoosier State Bordering states: Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan. State bird: Cardinal State flower: Peony State tree: Tulip Tree Motto: The Crossroads of America |
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| The Hoosier National Forest. |
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Major Industries |
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| Major industries include a wide variety of manufacturing such as plastic, bottles and furniture. Agriculture also plays a significant role in the economy. |
Historical Highlights |
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| Initially settled by the French in 1732. Later the British and the American revolutionaries settled the area. Wars with the Native Americans ended in 1811, with the death of Tecumseh. This brought more settlers to the area. |
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Links to other sites about Indiana |
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 Indiana State Flag
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Indiana State Government home page |
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