Indiana is the 19^th state in the USA; it became a state on December 11, 1816.

Indiana is a word that refers to the local Indians.

The landscape of Indiana is influenced by three main land regions; the Great Lakes Plains in the north, the Till Plains in central Indiana

and the Southern Plains and Lowlands in the south, the hilliest section of the state.

True to its motto, "Cross Roads of America" Indiana has more miles of Interstate Highway per square mile than any other state.

Over 1.1 million acres of land are available for outdoor recreation in Indiana.