Indiana
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Indiana State Symbols, Facts & Info
The United States of America accepted Indiana as the 19th state to enter the union. Below, you will find the official state symbols and interesting facts about Indiana.
State Name:
Indiana
Abbreviation:
IN
Capital:
Indianapolis
Date of Statehood:
December 11, 1816
Population:
6,271,973 (US Census 2005 estimate)
Primary Agriculture:
Indiana's primary agricultural crops are soybeans, ranked 4th int the nation and corn, currently the 5th largest producer in the nation. In addition, Indians currently ranks 5th in the nation with hogs as its primary livestock.
Primary Industry:
Indiana ranks 8th in the nation for coal production, totaling 34 million tons. 95% of this total was obtained through surface mining methods. Indiana also ranks 3rd in the nation in manufactured hardwood forest products.
Nickname:
The Hoosier State
Motto:
The Crossroads of America
Flower:
Peony (Legislation of 1957)
Tree:
The Tulip Tree (Legislation of 1931)
Bird:
Cardinal (Legislation of 1933)
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Fish:
None (Legislation Pending)
Insect:
None (Legislation Pending)
Gemstone:
Salem Limestone (Legislation of 1971)
Official State Seal:
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Official State Flag:
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State Commemorative Quarter:
From the 1999-2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program
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State Postage Stamp:
From the 2002 United States Postal Service Greetings from America series.
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