• Indiana aka "The Hoosier" state is a mid-west state that has over six million denizens. It borders Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Indiana has a rich sports tradition and is home to the football team Indianapolis Colts, the basketball team the Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis 500.

• Fast Facts

  1. Capital: Indianapolis
  2. Governor: Mitch DanielsIN.gov: Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels
  3. Population: 6,313,520 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Indiana
  4. Founded: December 11, 1816
  5. • Eastern UTC-5/-4
  6. • Central
     : UTC-6/-5
  7. Major cities: Bloomington, Indianapolis
  8. • Flower
     : Peony
  9. • Tree
     : Tulip Tree
  10. • Bird
      : Cardinal
  11. • Song
      : "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" (song)
  12. Highest point: Hoosier Hill, Wayne County
  13. Lowest point: Ohio River, mouth of Wabash RIver
  14. State's name means "Land of the Indians"
  15. Residents of Indiana are called "Hoosiers"

• Indianapolis 500

  Arizona The Indianapolis 500 is a Memorial Day race that draws over 250,000 people to Indiana every year. It is the largest auto racing event in the country. Past winners have included Dario Franchitti, Al Unser, and Helio Castroneves.

• State Parks

  1. George Rogers Clark National Park
  2. Indiana Dunes
  3. Hoosier National Forest

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  United States | Indianapolis 500 | Indianapolis 500 2009 | Indianapolis Vacation | Indiana Outdoors | Indianapolis Hotels | Indiana University | Indiana State University | Indiana Pacers | Indianapolis Colts | 2008 Indiana Primary | Steve Buyer

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