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Indiana
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Mostly flat and rural, with a population concentrated around a few urban centers (or near Chicago, very close to the state's northwest), Indiana is in many ways representative of the Midwest. Far from being a must-see tourist destination, it still offers some natural attractions, primarily Brown County State Park (in the south) and Indiana Dunes State Park (on Lake Michigan), which draw local visitors for their outdoor activities. It’s also home to one of the world’s most prestigious auto races, the Indianapolis 500, held every May.
Overview
Mostly flat and rural, with a population concentrated around a few urban centers (or near Chicago, very close to the state's northwest), Indiana is in many ways representative of the Midwest.
Far from being a must-see tourist destination, it still offers some natural attractions, primarily Brown County State Park (in the south) and Indiana Dunes State Park (on Lake Michigan), which draw local visitors for their outdoor activities. It’s also home to one of the world’s most prestigious auto races, the "Indianapolis 500," held every May.
Key Facts
- Type of place: state.
- Location: on the shore of Lake Michigan and on the outskirts of Chicago for its northwest region.
- Code: IN
- Admitted to the Union: 1816 (19th).
- Local time: for most of the state.
- Capital: Indianapolis.
- Major cities: Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, South Bend...
- Population: 6,620,000 (2015).
- Area: 94,321 km².
- Density: 70 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Hoosier Hill (383 m).
- Lowest point: Ohio River (97 m).
- Coastline: 0 km.
- Interests (out of ): Nature-adventure / ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .
- Website: https://visitindiana.com
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Beaches and Lakeshores
While Indiana has no ocean coastline, its few kilometers along Lake Michigan serve as a recreational area, with Indiana Dunes State Park prized for its dunes, beaches, and opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or skiing.