Indiana is a smaller state in the Midwest. Despite its size, it is home to several sports clubs and events. It is home to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers basketball team, the WNBA’s women’s equivalent of the Indiana Fever, and the Indianapolis Colts American football team. It is the site of the famous Indianapolis 500 mile car race (Indy 500).
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Basic Information About Indiana
- State Name: Indiana
- State Abbreviation: IN
- Capital: Indianapolis
- Largest City: Indianapolis
- Area: 94,321 km2 (38th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 6,732,219 (17th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: EST (UTC-5) in most of the state and EDT (UTC-4) in the summer, CST (UTC-6) in most of Indiana and CDT (UTC-5) in the summer
- More Information: Speed Limits in Indiana, Current Time in Indiana, Minimum Wage in Indiana
What to See in the State of Indiana
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
- ZOO in Fort Wayne
- Victory Field Stadium in Indianapolis
- Sacred Heart Basilica in South Bend
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Automobile Museum
- Brown County State Park
- Turkey Run State Park
- Marengo Cave Cave
- Indianapolis Zoo
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Indiana, post them in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Indiana
Date of Indiana’s Entry into the Union
December 11, 1816 (19th in order)
Indiana state nickname
The Hoosier State
The Highest Mountain in Indiana
Hoosier Hill (383 metres)
Rivers in Indiana
- Ohio River (1,579 km)
- Wabash River (810 km)
- White River (583 km)
- St. Joseph River (332 km)
- East Fork White River (309 km)
Airports in Indiana
- Indianapolis International Airport
- South Bend International Airport
- Fort Wayne International Airport
- Evansville Regional Airport
- Gary-Chicago International Airport
Indiana Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): Indianapolis Colts
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): Indiana Pacers
Universities in Indiana
- Purdue University
- University of Notre Dame
- Indiana University Bloomington
ZIP codes
46001-47997
Indiana Weather
Indiana is characterized by summers with temperatures between 20°C – 30°C and frequent rain. On some days, temperatures can rise well above this threshold, most often in the very south of the state. Winters in Indiana tend to be cold, with average temperatures in January around -4 °C.
In terms of natural disasters, Indiana is occasionally plagued by tornadoes.
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Largest Cities in Indiana
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | 876,384 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | 270,402 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Evansville | 117,979 | Show on Map |
| 4 | South Bend | 102,026 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Carmel | 101,068 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Fishers | 95,310 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Bloomington | 85,755 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Hammond | 75,522 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Gary | 74,879 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Lafayette | 71,721 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Indiana
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $7.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $4.25
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $3.52
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.67
- Milk (1 l): $0.65
- Bread (500 g): $2.07
- Rice (1 kg): $3.35
- Egg (12 pcs): $1.42
- Cheese (1 kg): $8.50
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $6.29
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $12.20
- Apples (1 kg): $4.94
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.93
- Oranges (1 kg): $4.42
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $3.93
- Potatoes (1 kg): $2.97
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $1.52
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.46
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $6.53
Grocery prices in the city of Indianapolis effective January 2021. Take these as a guide, they vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Indiana
- Stone: calcium
- Flower: peony
- Song: On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away by Paul Dresser
- Bird: Red Cardinal
- Gun: Grouseland
- River: Wabash
- Tree: Tulip-flower tree
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