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Indiana

Capital	Indianapolis
Population	6,080,485 Source: U.S. Census Bureau GCT-PH1-R. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density (geographies ranked by total population): 2000 Data Set: Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data
Governor	Mitch Daniels (R, to January 2009)
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
Professional Sports Teams (sports listing policy)	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	Indiana borders Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. Indiana also borders Lake Michigan.
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Follow these links to read articles about Indiana from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:

• Encarta Concise Encyclopedia
• Columbia Encyclopedia
• Information Please Almanac

• Access Indiana: the Official Web Portal for the State of Indiana
  http://www.state.in.us/
  This is the official website for the State of Indiana.
• Indiana State Library
  http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/
  Here is the homepage for the Indiana State Library.
• Indiana Historical Society
  http://www.indianahistory.org
  Here is the homepage for the Indiana State Historical Society.
• Indiana State Museum
  http://www.in.gov/ism/
  Here is the homepage for the IndianaState Museum.
• Indiana State Archives
  http://www.state.in.us/icpr/archives/
  Here is the homepage for the Indiana State Archives.
• Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs
  http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/
  Here is the homepage for Indiana State Parks.
• Enjoy Indiana
  http://www.state.in.us/tourism/
  Here is the official state tourism website for Indiana.
• Indiana Students Page
  http://www.in.gov/sic/kids/
  Here is a student page created for young people by the Indiana State Information Center.

• 50states.com: Indiana
  http://www.50states.com/indiana.htm
  The site provides a wealth of information about Indiana. It includes everything from the highest point to county profile to climate.
• Things To Do in Indiana
  http://www.thingstodo.com/states/IN/index.htm
  ThingsToDo.com is an online guide to information about Indiana's entertainment, recreation, and travel, and includes the state's interesting facts, famous people, and special events.
• Roadside America: Indiana Attractions
  http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/in.html
  Roadside America describes itself as an online guide to offbeat attractions. This site offers reviews of "weird sites along the highway" in Indiana.
• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
  http://www.childrensmuseum.org/
  With more than 1 million visitors a year, this museum aims to create extraordinary learning experiences for children and families. Check the website for lists of upcoming exhibits and programs.
• FedStats: MapStat: United States: Indiana
  http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/18000.html
  Fast access to statistics from more than 100 federal agencies on "economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more" in Wyoming.

• The Raggedy Ann doll was created by Marcella Gruelle in Indianapolis in 1914.
• The first professional baseball game was played in Fort Wayne on May 4, 1871.
• The first long-distance auto race in the U. S. was held May 30, 1911, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

• Bill Blass, fashion designer
• James Dean was born February 8, 1941, in Marion. He was famous for making movies like Rebel Without a Cause and also for his early and tragic death.
• David Letterman, host of television's "Late Show with David Letterman," was born April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis.
• Jim Davis, creator of Garfield
• Kurt Vonnegut, well-known author of books such as Slaughterhouse Five, was born November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis.