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 Martinsville, Virginia, had the first successful goldfish farm in the United States in 1899.[([[https://www.ozarkfisheries.com/pages/grassyfork-fisheries|ozarkfisheries]])]
+===== Location =====
+Indiana is in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of the United States.[([[https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/indiana|nationalgeographic]])]
+===== Borders =====
+Indiana is bound by Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west.[([[https://www.britannica.com/place/Indiana-state|britannica]])]
+===== Size =====
+With a total area of 36,418 mi2 (94,321 km2), Indiana is the 13th smallest state, sandwiched between Kentucky and Maine.[([[https://www.geographyrealm.com/states-in-order-of-admission-to-the-united-states-of-america/|geographyrealm]])]
+===== Lake Michigan =====
+Indiana's northwest corner sits on Lake Michigan, where the suburbs of Greater Chicago flow into the state.[([[https://www.britannica.com/place/Calumet-District|britannica]])]
+===== Indianapolis =====
+Indianapolis is Indiana's capitol and biggest city.[([[https://www.incontext.indiana.edu/2022/july-aug/article2.asp|incontext]])]
+===== American Tribe =====
+The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is Indiana's only federally recognized Native American band.[([[https://faqs.in.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360033547051-Are-there-any-Native-American-tribes-in-Indiana-|faqs]])]
+===== Tourism Slogans =====
+Indiana tourism slogans have included "Honest to Goodness Indiana", "Wander Indiana," and "Enjoy Indiana".[([[https://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/tom-jekel-indianas-new-tourism-slogan-an-improvement-over-past/article_1122c067-17d1-5a0d-93d0-d53b7e118a63.html|kokomotribune]])]
+===== No State Fish Or Mammal =====
+Indiana is one of the few states without an official state fish or animal, however the river otter has been considered.[([[https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/wildlife-resources/animals/river-otter/|in]])]
+===== State Flag =====
+Indiana's state flag depicts a gold flame and rays on a blue backdrop, signifying enlightenment. They are encircled by an outside circle of 13 stars, symbolizing the original 13 states, and an inner circle of 5 stars, representing the states listed below, with the largest, center star representing Indiana.[([[https://www.in.gov/gov/info-for-kids/state-symbols/what-is-the-meaning-behind-the-indiana-state-flag/|in]])]
+===== Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari =====
+Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus is regarded as the world's first theme park.[([[https://www.holidayworld.com/park-tickets/history/|holidayworld]])]
+===== State Parks =====
+In addition, Indiana has 24 state parks. Brown County State Park is by far the largest and most frequented. The park is well-known for its outdoor activities and fall foliage.[([[https://www.travelawaits.com/2562622/brown-county-state-park-indiana-things-to-do/|travelawaits]])]
+===== Lakes =====
+Indiana has over 900 lakes, the greatest of which is Lake Michigan. Lake Wawasee is the state's largest natural lake.[([[https://www.skilandscape.com/ski-landscape-corporation-blog/november-ski-tips2243162|skilandscape]])]
+===== Historic Landmarks =====
+Indiana also has 43 national historic landmarks. There are old earth mounds, a historic courthouse, carousels, a car factory, a cotton mill, an aqueduct, a racetrack, a war monument, churches, a covered bridge, and more on the list.[([[https://fbnagsj.fernandocoslada.com/post/famous-landmarks-in-indiana/19610175|fernandocoslada]])]

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