Indiana

 

 

 

Territory (land area)

35,867 sq miles = 92,895 sq kms (Ranks 38th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

6,271,973

Admitted:

December 11, 1816, as the 19th state of the US

Capital:

Indianapolis

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Indianapolis

Abbreviation:

IN

Nickname:

The Hoosier State, Crossroads of America

Region:

The Midwest