Indiana Lesson, Page 2

Indianapolis - State Capital

• The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis. It is located in the exact center of the state.



• In 2008, more than 798,000 residents lived in the city.



• Indianapolis means "Indiana City". The name was created by joining the word Indiana with the Greek word for city which is polis.

Peony - State Flower

• Indiana's state flower is the peony.



• Peonies are fragrant flowering plants. They come in various colors including white, red, pink, and yellow. They bloom from late spring to early summer.



• Ants are attracted to peony buds because nectar forms on the outside of the buds.

Cardinal - State Bird

• The state bird of Indiana is the cardinal. Cardinals are songbirds.



• Cardinals live in woodlands and have strong bills for eating seeds. A woodland is a low density forest that allows sunlight to shine on plants.



• Male cardinals are bright red, but females are a tan/gray color.