INDIANA

INFORMATION

• Motto: The crossroads of America
• Nickname: The Hoosier state
• State flower: Peony
• State bird: Cardinal
• State song: On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away

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GEOGRAPHY

• Highest point: Hoosier Hill at 1,257 feet
• Average temperatures: 19 degrees to 86 degrees
• Average rainfall: 50 inches

STATISTICS

• Capital: Indianapolis
• Governor: Mike Pence
• Indiana became a state December 11, 1816
• Population: 6.537 Million
• 5 largest cities: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, & Gary

ECONOMICS

• Major economics: Manufacturing, mining
• Tourist attractions: Lucas oil stadium, Indianapolis motor speedway

IMPORTANT DATES

• Dec 11, 1816: Statehood
• 1861: Civil war
• 1825: Capital moved to Indianapolis
• 1851: State constitution signed
• 1889: Standard oil co. founded

EXTRAS

• You can't sniff glue
• You are not allowed to sell cars on Sunday
• You cannot catch a fish with your bare hands
• Famous People: Brendan Fraser - Actor, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds - Musicia

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• Yes, I would live there if I had a good job.
• I would live in indianapolis because there are many tourist attractions.
• I would be a pit stop worker at motor oil speedway.
• Everything that appeals to me is the stadiums and attractions in Indianapol