Indiana Indiana is a very interesting state. Michigan and Lake Michigan border Indiana in the north. It is also bordered by Illinois on the west, Ohio on the east, and Kentucky on the south. Its climate is generally a few degrees higher in southern Indiana than in northern Indiana. The winters are cold and snowy and summers are very hot. The average temperature in July in all of the state is in the lower to mid 20°C (mid 70°F) and range from 23°C (74°F) in the north to more than 26°C (78°F) in the south. The average July temperature at Indianapolis is 24° C (75ºF). In summer, daytime temperatures often rise to the upper 30ºC (lower 100ºF) and on occasion they may reach into the lower 40ºC (lower 110ºF). Indiana has 5,864,108 people. It is the 14th most populated state in the United States of America. Its capital is Indianapolis. Lots of tourist attractions are there. Indiana’s two important cities are South Bend and Gary. The city South Bend is named South Bend because it lies where the St. Joseph River bends southward. The other city Gary was and still is one of the world’s biggest steel making cities. Indiana is a small state. It is a very small state. It has sand dunes, lakes, and rolling hills. Indiana’s bird is called the Cardinal. It is a beautiful red bird with such a pretty tone. Indiana’s motto is "Crossroads of America." The Nickname of Indiana is the Hoosier State. It’s song is "On the Banks of the Wabash." Indiana’s tree is the tulip tree. The land area is 35,936 square miles. Its highest point is Hoosier Hill in Wayne County. Indiana's largest city is it capital, Indianapolis. In 1679, Robert La Salle, the first known white explorer reached Indiana. In 1775, the Revolutionary War began. In 1813, the territorial capital moved to Corydon. In 1816, Indiana became a state. In 1831, the Underground Railroad begins its lifesaving work. Some runaway slaves traveled through Indiana on their way to fredon in Canada. In 1861, the Civil War began. In 1863, Moorage's Raiders took part in the battle of Corydon. In 1864, you had to watch where you're going because streetcars began operation. In 1911, the first Indianapolis 500 automoblie race took off. In 1916, it was the first state primary. In 1978, Brrr…Terrible blizzard buried the state. In 1982, a flood hits Fort Wayne. In 1988, a state lottery was approved. Good Luck! Some places to visit in Indiana are Indian Dunes State Park, National Lake Shore, Spring Mill State Park, Shades State Park, Fort Quiatenon, Circus City Festival, and Old Cathedral Vincennes. There is picnicking, camping, water sports, hiking and other outdoor activities. Lakes and rivers provide game fishing for anglers, and its fields and woodlands attract animal watchers and hunters. Indian has it own list of famous people including famous song writer Haogy Carmichael, composer Cole Porter, pop star Michael Jackson, author Booth Tarkington, and actor Ernie Pyle. Indiana manufactures electrical machinery, steel products, farm machinery, food products, auto parts, airplane engines, recreational vehicles and chemicals. Indiana grows vegetables and fruits and raises beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep and chickens. Indiana's natural resources aboveground are: corn, soybeans, tomatoes, popcorn, wheat, hay, oats, onions, cabbage, cucumber, peaches, apples, strawberries, tobacco and dairy cows. Indiana's below ground resources are coal, limestone, clay, sand, gravel, petroleum, kaolin and shale. Indiana is a beautiful state, and very exciting. It's a great tourist place. It has lots of vacation spots that are a lot of fun for the whole family.
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