In accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, it is illegal to speak in English. Officially recognized language "American". You know that in the state of Arkansas man can legally beat his wife! (But not more than once a month). In Los Angeles, a person can absolutely legally beat his wife strap, but it should be less than 2 inches wide. The husband must obtain official permission from his wife to use wider belt. In Connecticut, you will be stopped by the police on a bicycle at a speed exceeding 104 km / h, and it is forbidden to cross the street on their hands. In Florida, any unmarried woman can be arrested for a parachute jump on Sunday. Chicago (Illinois), it is illegal to drive a poodle in the Opera House, as a penalty for those who treats pets wine or cigarettes. In Cicero (Illinois), singing on the streets of prohibited on Sundays, and in Evanston prohibited bowling. In Indiana, swimming is not allowed in the winter, and all the monkeys are non-smoking cigarettes. (A cigar?) ... In Iowa, you can kiss shlopotat penalty for longer than 5 minutes.

 

Indiana, or as it is called "State maypole" it is located in the north-eastern United States. Its area is about 95 thousand square kilometers. The population is more than 6.5 million people. The staff is on the 15th place in terms of population in the country.

 

Capital

 

The capital of the state is the city of Indianapolis. Among the largest cities are: Evansville, Fort - Wayne, Gary, Hammond and South - Bend. Buy a ticket from the leader of online sales to Indianapolis or any other US city can biletor.ru on site.

 

History

 

The history of the state dates back to 1679, when the lands were investigated Frenchman R. de Lessalem. In 1725 on the territory of land it was founded the colony of New France. The first settlements appeared in Vincennes. For 16 years the land under the control of the British, to which they have moved from the French. In 1800, the Indiana Territory was established.

 

Significant date 11/12/1816 is considered state of the year. On this day Indiana became the 19th state in the nation.