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Indiana Facts

Capital: Indianapolis
Population: 6,080,485
Entered the Union: December 11, 1816
As the: 19th state
Motto: The Crossroads of America
Nickname: Hoosier State
Flower: Peony
Bird: Cardinal
Song: On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away
Sports Teams: Indiana Pacers (Men's Basketball), Indianapolis Colts (Football)
Origin of Name: The meaning is "land of Indians"
Major Industries: Iron, Steel, Oil
Historical Sites: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Amish Acres, Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement, Historic Fort Wayne
Points of Interest: Wyandotte Cave, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Dunes, Holiday World, Brown County craft shops
Bordering States: Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio. Indiana also borders Lake Michigan.
State abbreviation/Postal code: Ind./IN
Governor: Mitchell Daniels, R (to Jan. 2009)
Lieut. Governor: Becky Skillman, R (to Jan. 2009)
Senators: Evan Bayh, D (to Jan. 2011); Richard G. Lugar, R (to Jan. 2007)
U.S. Representatives: 9
Secy. of State: Todd Rokita, R (to Jan. 2011)
Treasurer: Richard E. Mourdock, R (to Jan. 2011)
Atty. General: Stephen Carter, R (to Jan. 2009)
Organized as territory: May 7, 1800
Entered Union (rank): Dec. 11, 1816 (19)
Present constitution adopted: 1851