INIndiana Map
Indiana on the US map
Indiana is located in the Midwest region of the United States — specifically the midwest rust subregion. With an area ranking of #38 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights Indiana in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis. The largest city by population is Indianapolis — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
Indiana shares land borders with 4 other US states: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #38 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: great_lakes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Indiana appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Indiana shares borders with 4 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Indiana appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Indiana located?
Indiana is in the Midwest region of the United States. Its capital is Indianapolis and its largest city is Indianapolis. The state ranks #38 of 50 by total area.
What states border Indiana?
Indiana borders Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky. That's 4 bordering states in total.
Is Indiana on the coast?
Yes, Indiana has coastline on the great_lakes.
What time zone is Indiana in?
Indiana observes Eastern Time (the state spans multiple time zones).
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