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Indiana Almanac: Facts and Figures
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Indiana is one of the East North Central states of the US.
Manufacturing became the chief economic activity of Indiana in the early 20th century, but at the start of the 1990s the state was also a major producer of farm commodities, especially corn, soybeans, and hogs. Indianapolis, the capital, and Gary were big industrial centers.
Indiana Almanac
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| Official Name |
Indiana
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| Capital |
Indianapolis
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| Nick Name |
Hoosier State |
| Motto |
The crossroads of America (1937) |
| Location & Region |
39.77640 N, 086.14619 W |
Midwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1851 |
| Statehood |
December 11, 1816 |
19th state |
| Population |
6,080,485 |
169.51sq mi. |
16th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Gary |
| Bordering States |
North: Illinois and Michigan (Lake Michigan forms part of the North West boundary)
East: Ohio
South: Kentucky (Ohio River forms the Southern boundary)
West: Illinois (Wabash River forms part of the Western boundary)
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| Number of Counties |
92 Counties in Indiana |
Largest County
(by population) |
Marion County |
860,454 |
396 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
11 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election) |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 10 Representatives (9 Representatives as of the 2002 election) |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time (Primarily) Central Standard Time
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Indiana Climate and Weather
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| Indiana has hot summers and cold winters, with fairly high humidity. The combination of warm temperatures and high humidity can make July and early August a bit uncomfortable, particularly in the southern parts of the state. Temperatures can climb to the high 90s F/mid 30s C. Expect late spring and fall temperatures to range from a low of 40 F/4 C to a high of 65 F/19 C. A sweater or jacket will be needed in the evenings. Those visiting in winter will find plenty of snow -- as much as 40 in/102 cm falls near Lake Michigan. January temperatures average 16 to 41 F/-14 to 5 C. |
| Highest Temperature |
116 degree
July 14, 1936 - Collegeville |
| Lowest Temperature |
-36 degrees
January 19, 1994 - New Whiteland |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
88.8 degrees |
15.8 degrees |
Indiana Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
700 |
| Highest Point |
Franklin Township, Wayne County |
1,257 |
| Lowest Point |
Ohio River |
320 |
Indiana Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
36,417.73 |
38th |
| Land Area |
35,866.90 |
98.49% |
| Water Area |
550.83 |
1.51% |
| Forested Land Area |
19.6% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
270 miles |
140 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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