Indiana

=Indiana=




 * The flags dimensions shall be three feet fly by two feet hoist; or five feet fly by three feet hoist; or any size proportionate to either of those dimensions. The field of the flag shall be blue with nineteen stars and a flaming torch in gold or buff. Thirteen stars shall be arranged in an outer circle, representing the original thirteen states; five stars shall be arranged in a half circle below the torch and inside the outer circle of stars, representing the states admitted prior to Indiana; and the nineteenth star, appreciably larger than the others and representing Indiana shall be placed above the flame of the torch. The outer circle of stars shall be so arranged that one star shall appear directly in the middle at the top of the circle, and the word "Indiana" shall be placed in a half circle over and above the star representing Indiana and midway between it and the star in the center above it. Rays shall be shown radiating from the torch to the three stars on each side of the star in the upper center of the circle.

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=About Indiana=

Indiana means "land of the Indians." It joined the Union in 1816 as the 19th state. Indiana is a small state with a large population. The state's nickname is "Hoosier State" and its residents are commonly referred to as "Hoosiers" although no one seems certain just how the name originated. Maybe it has its origins in "Who's there?". This way the Indiana pioneers greeted strangers. It could also come from "husher", a colloquial term for someone, who uses his fists to keep someone else from speaking (="to hush"). Indiana is a state of mostly small towns and midsize cities. Its largest city and capital is Indianapolis, where the nation's most famous auto race, the Indianapolis 500, is held each year. Indiana has broad, fertile plains and is a part of the Corn Belt; but, it is also a manufacturing center. The varied landscape of the state offers a wide variety of activities. Source: []

=Symbols of Indiana=

= = =State Flag= = The flags dimensions shall be three feet fly by two feet hoist; or five feet fly by three feet hoist; or any size proportionate to either of those dimensions. The field of the flag shall be blue with nineteen stars and a flaming torch in gold or buff. Thirteen stars shall be arranged in an outer circle, representing the original thirteen states; five stars shall be arranged in a half circle below the torch and inside the outer circle of stars, representing the states admitted prior to Indiana; and the nineteenth star, appreciably larger than the others and representing Indiana shall be placed above the flame of the torch. The outer circle of stars shall be so arranged that one star shall appear directly in the middle at the top of the circle, and the word "Indiana" shall be placed in a half circle over and above the star representing Indiana and midway between it and the star in the center above it. Rays shall be shown radiating from the torch to the three stars on each side of the star in the upper center of the circle. = =Source: [] =

=State Seal= =State Facts=


 * **Capital City:** || Indianapolis ||  ||

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 * **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 ||

=Population & Cities=

**Population:** ** 6,376,792 Largest City:** Indianapolis
 * Second Largest City**: Fort Wayne
 * Persons Per Square Mile**: 170

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