Nickname: The Hoosier State.
Motto: "The Crossroads of America" .
Capital and largest city: Indianapolis.
Joining the US: December 11, 1816, as the 19th state.
Location and size: Indiana is located in the Midwest of the United States.
It borders: Michigan (north), Ohio (east), Kentucky (south, via the Ohio River), Illinois (west), and Lake Michigan (northwest).
The landscape varies from sand dunes on Lake Michigan and rolling hills in the south to fertile farmland in the center.
Economy and characteristics: Major sectors: agriculture (corn, soybeans), manufacturing, automotive industry, pharmaceuticals, and quarrying (Indiana has the world's largest limestone deposits).
Known for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (home of the Indy 500 race).
Strong transportation position thanks to its central location ("Crossroads of America").
Symbols
State bird: Cardinal .
State flower: Peony.
State tree: Tulip tree.
India is known as a typical Midwestern state with a mix of countryside, industry, and sports culture (basketball and auto racing).
It is relatively conservative and often plays an important role in American presidential elections.
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