Indiana

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Indiana is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. It is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis.

History[edit | edit source]

Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Before becoming a territory, varying cultures of indigenous peoples and historic Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of years.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Indiana is bordered on the north by Michigan, on the east by Ohio, and on the west by Illinois, while Lake Michigan borders Indiana on the northwest and the Ohio River separates Indiana from Kentucky to the south.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Indiana has a diverse economy with a gross state product of $377.1 billion in 2019. It has several metropolitan areas with populations greater than 100,000 and a number of smaller industrial cities and towns.

Education[edit | edit source]

Indiana is home to several public and private institutions of higher learning, including Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, and Ball State University.

Health[edit | edit source]

Indiana's health rankings are mixed. The state has a higher rate of smoking and infant mortality than the national average, but has made significant strides in improving its healthcare system.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Indiana is known for its love of sports, particularly basketball, and is home to the Indianapolis 500, one of the most famous auto races in the world.

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