indiana is a u.s. state in the midwestern and great lakes regions of north america. its capital and largest city is indianapolis. other famous cities and towns include bloomington, gary, fort wayne, south bend, evansville, muncie, lafayette, and marion. people who live in indiana are sometimes called hoosiers. indiana's state bird is a cardinal. indiana's state flower is a peony. indiana's state tree is a tulip tree. indiana has borders with four other states: illinois, kentucky, michigan, and ohio. it also touches lake michigan; which is the only one of the great lakes that is completely inside the united states.