Quick Facts (Adapted from the New Ben’s Guide to Government)
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| 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 Bird: | Cardinal |
| State Flower: | Peony |
| State Tree: | Tulip tree (liriodendron tulipifera) |
| State Song: | On the banks of the Wabash |
| E-mail your Congressperson: | U.S. House: 111th Congress U.S. Senate: 111th Congress Or look up your Congressperson in the Congressional Directory database! |
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