..The Great State of Indiana..
The name "Indiana" simply means "land of the Indians." This refers to a large number of Indians that were located throughout the state when the first settlers to this state arrived
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LOCATION:
Absolute Location - 40 Degrees North and 90 Degrees West
Relative Location - Indiana is next to Ohio,kentucky,illinois and Michigan.
Capital and Major Cities-The major cities are Anderson,Richmond,Greensburg,
Columbus,Boolington, Terre Haute.Crawfordville and Frankfort.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The highest points in Indiana are Hoosier Hill, and Wayne Coumty(near Richmond
in east-central Indiana)-1,257 ft (383m) above sea level.
Some of my states ecoystems are temperate and deciduous forest.
Indiana is one of the smallest states in area west of the Appalachian Mountains. Despite its size, the state's natural characteristics exhibit a sharp contrast north to south across its landscape
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HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS:
Most peoplein Indiana speak english
In a typical year, almost half of all cropland in Indiana is planted in corn.
Economy or wealth of your state.
Indianas college is called university of Indiana,and Madison Media
Institute which is an art design school.
State form of government
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COMPARE/ CONTRAST:
How does this state compare with the others around it?
MOVEMENT:
I69,I70, and I65
Most people drive their cars..but some take the subway to avoid traffic.
Some of the local Airports are"indianapolis International Airport,which is located at:
2500 S High School Rd.# 100
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 487-9594
IMPACT:
How have the people affected the natural environment?
The state motto is"The crossroads of America"
The state song is,"oh the banks of the wabash, Far away,"by Paul Dresser
EXTERNAL LINKS:
#1 www.enchantedlearning.com
#2 www.historyofIndiana.com
#3 www.centerforhistory.com
#4 mapquest.com
#5 factsandfigures.com
SOURCES:
#1:Library Book-Indianna,written by Marlene Targ Brill.
#2:Internet-www.enchantedlearning.com
#3:www.historyofIndiana.com
#4:www.centerforhistory.com
#5:mapquest.com
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