| Capital City: |
Indianapolis |
| Statehood: |
December 11,1816 (19th) |
| Population: |
6,001,000 |
| Nickname: |
Hoosier State |
| Motto: |
The Crossroads of America |
| Origin of State Name: |
"Land of the Indians." |
| Counties: |
92 |
| Largest Cities: |
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Gary, South Bend |
| Border States: |
Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio |
| Land Area: |
35,936 sq. mi., 38th largest |
| Highest Point: |
Franklin Township, 1,257 ft. |
| Lowest Point: |
Ohio River, 320 ft. |
| State Bird: |
Cardinal |
| State Flower: |
Peony |
| State Tree: |
Tulip tree (liriodendron tulipifera) |
| State Song: |
On the banks of the Wabash |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.in.us |
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