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  2. History of Indiana. Indiana has a rich history, having become a state on December 11, 1816. During the Civil War, Indiana was a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by African American slaves to escape to freedom in the Union and Canada.. The state is also known for its automotive industry, with the first gasoline-powered car being built in ...
  3. North America is the world's third largest continent, covering an area of approximately 24.5 million square kilometers. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America to the southeast. The continent is home to diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Canadian Shield.
  4. Indiana, midwestern state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Lake Michigan and the state of Michigan (N), Ohio (E), Kentucky, across the Ohio River (S), and Illinois (W). Sections in this article: Introduction Industrialization and the Labor Movement; The Civil War and Its Aftermath; Indiana Territory and Statehood
  5. Nov 30, 2023Indiana ranks 38th largest by area and 17th-most by population out of the 50 states. It is located in the midwest of the United States and is bordered by Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the south and southeast, and the Wabash River and Illinois to the west.
  6. Learn more about the world with our collection of regional and country maps. ... Indiana, state, United States: Facts and Figures. Facts and Figures . Area, 36,291 sq mi (93,994 sq km). Pop. (2020) 6,732,219, a 3.8% increase since the 2010 census. ... Marriage in America: 1890-2010. The One Billion Quiz.
  7. Explore the vast and diverse country of the United States, located in North America and bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. With its breathtaking landscapes, from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains to the coastal beaches of California and Florida, the United States is a place of wonder and cultural significance.
  8. Jun 26, 2023The history of human societies within the states' territory stretches back millennia, but the history of the United States itself is quite recent. In the 450 years since the foundation was laid at St. Augustine, the United States has grown and expanded into one of the world's largest and wealthiest nations.
  9. In addition to the fifty states and D.C., the United States also holds several overseas territories. The populated ones have their own postal codes, but only the two most populous (Puerto Rico and Guam) have abbreviations. Some former territories still maintain postal codes, as they are considered free associates of the United States.
  10. Indiana Dunes national and state parks on Lake Michigan are noted for their beautiful shifting sand dunes. The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is in S Indiana. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the site of the famous 500-mi (800-km) auto race, held annually. Sections in this article: Introduction; Facts and Figures; Geography Economy
  11. Learn more about the world with our collection of regional and country maps. ... 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and in area. It consists of 50 states and a federal district. The conterminous (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) United States stretches across ...
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