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Where in the USA is Indiana?
Indiana is part of the Midwestern United States, as are Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, as well as Ohio and Wisconsin. It is also one of the eight states that make up the Great Lake region.
The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis. With a total area of about 94,321 square kilometers, Indiana ranks 38th in size compared to the other states. Its largest north-south extent is about 400 kilometers; from east to west, its territory reaches an extent of about 233 kilometers.
Indiana is bordered to the north by Michigan and Lake Michigan, to the east by Ohio. The border with Kentucky in the south is formed by the Ohio River. Its western neighbor is Ohio, and Indiana borders Illinois to the east. The highest point in Indiana is Hoosier Hill in Wayne County at 383 meters above sea level. The area of Indiana is on average about 210 meters above sea level. His lowest point is at 98 meters on the Ohio.
The most important river and at the same time the official state river of Indiana is the 765 kilometer long Wabash River. It is the largest northern tributary of the Ohio River, which is about 1,579 kilometers long. Originating in northwestern Ohio, it stretches across Indiana. In its further course, it forms the border between Indiana and Illinois. Its main tributaries are the Tippecanoe and the White River, which also both flow through Indiana. Other tributaries, from Illinois, are the Little Wabash River and the Embarras.
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