Indiana
Indiana aka "The Hoosier" state is a mid-west state that has over six million denizens. It borders Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, 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.
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.
National Parks
- George Rogers Clark National Park
- Indiana Dunes
- Hoosier National Forest
State Parks
Indiana Vacation
- The Mahalo Guide to an Indianapolis Vacation
- Official Tourism Site: Visit Indiana
- Official Site: State Parks and Reservoirs
- Frommer's: Indiana Travel Guide
- The New York Times: Indiana Travel Guide
- TripAdvisor: Indiana Vacations
References
Fast Facts
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Capital
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Governor
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Population
6,313,520 (2006 Estimate)
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Founded
December 11, 1816
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Time zones
Eastern UTC-5/-4 and Central UTC-6/-5
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Major cities
Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville
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Official Flower
Peony
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Official Tree
Tulip Poplar
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Official Bird
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Official Song
"On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" (song)
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Highest point
Hoosier Hill, Wayne County
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Lowest point
Ohio River, mouth of Wabash RIver
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Fact:
State's name means "Land of the Indians"
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Fact:
Residents of Indiana are called "Hoosiers"
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Official Slogan
"The Crossroads of America"
