Population: 5,803,471 (1995)
Capital: Indianapolis, Population 731,327 (1990)
Nickname: Hoosier State
Year of Admission: December 11, 1816
Order of Admission: 19 |
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Area: 36,420 sq miles (94,327 sq kilometers) (the 38th biggest state).
Location: Indiana is situated on the Middleeast of United States
Borders: Michigan on the North, Ohio on the East, Kentucky on the South & Illinois on the West
Climate: Summertime travel season is warm with the average daytime temperature in the upper 70s to upper 80s F (mid to high 20s C). The evenings average in the mid 50s F (mid teens C).
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Ohio River - 320 feet (98 m)
Highest point: Franklin Township - 1,257 feet (383 m)
Land Area: 35,870 sq miles
Water area: 550 sq miles
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