Indiana
Became a state: December 11, 1816 (19th state)
Area: 36,418 sq mi (ranked 38th in size)
Population: 6,080,485 (ranked 15th in population)
Capital: Indianapolis
Largest City: Indianapolis (population 798,382)
Bordering States: Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio
Origin of state name: "Indiana" means Land of the Indians or Land of Indians. Various American Indian tribes are a significant part of Indiana history, including the Miamis, Chippewa, Delawares, Erie, Shawnee, Iroquois, Kickapoo, Potawatomies, Mahican, Nanticoke, Huron, and Mohegan.
State Nickname: Hoosier State
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Peony
State Tree: Tulip Tree
State Stone: Salem Limestone
Trivia: Peru, Indiana was the winter headquarters for several famous circuses, including Ringling Brothers, Hagenbeck-Wallace, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and others. The International Circus Hall of fame is located in Peru, Indiana and honors important figures in circus history. Annually during the third weekend of July, the Peru Amateur Circus holds performances for the whole week, ending with a Circus City Festival and Parade. All of the performers are amateurs, ranging in age from 7 to 21 years.
Abbreviation: IN
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