Indiana: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Indiana

Indiana is a US state in the Midwest region. Its capital is Indianapolis, and its postal abbreviation is IN. Known as the Hoosier State, it joined the Union on December 11, 1816 as the 19th state. Indianapolis is also its largest city.

The Indiana state flag shows a gold torch ringed by 19 stars on a blue field.

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Indiana at a glance

Capital
Indianapolis
Largest city
Indianapolis
Nickname
The Hoosier State
Statehood
December 11, 1816 (19th state)
Region
Midwest
Postal abbreviation
IN

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis.

Indiana is in the Midwest region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Indiana is IN.

Indiana is known as the Hoosier State.

Indiana became the 19th state on December 11, 1816.

Indiana shares a land border with Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.

The flag of Indiana shows a gold torch ringed by 19 stars on a blue field.