Origin of State Name : Named "land of Indians" for the many Indian tribes that formerly lived in the state.

Nickname : The Hoosier State.

Capital : Indianapolis.

Entered Union : 11 December 1816 (19th).

Song : "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away."

Motto : The Crossroads of America.

Flag : A flaming torch representing liberty is surrounded by 19 gold stars against a blue background. The word "Indiana" is above the flame.

Bird : Cardinal.

Flower : Peony.

Tree : Tulip poplar.

Stone : Indiana limestone.

Country : 92 counties

Population : 6.2 million

Agriculture : Corn, soybeans, hogs, cattle, dairy products, eggs.

Industry : Steel, electric equipment, transportation equipment, chemical products, petroleum and coal products, machinery.