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| About Indiana |
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Indiana facts
| State Unique Name: |
The Hoosier State |
| Capital City: |
Indianapolis |
| Location: |
39.77640 N, 086.14619 W |
| Border States: |
Illinois - Kentucky - Michigan - Ohio |
| Land Area: |
35,936 sq. mi |
| Population: |
58,64,108 |
| Statehood: |
December 11, 1816 |
Indiana sits at the heart of the U.S. freight transportation network. It ranks ninth among all states in railroad mileage and ranks 14th in water-borne shipping. With eight different major highways and 11,000 total highway miles, Indiana is rightly referred to as "The Crossroads of America." |
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