Indiana is one of the 50 American States. Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, it borders Michigan and Lake Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the southeast and south, and Illinois to the west. Its most common nickname is “The Hoosier State.”. Its origin is not known exactly, although the most accepted theory states that the word "Hoosier" comes from Samuel Hossier, a businessman who had the habit of hiring only employees from the Indiana.
Until 1763, the region of the State belonged to France; this year, after the French signed the Treaty of Paris, the territory came under British control. Indiana passed under American control only in the year 1776, after the end of the American Revolution, and was elevated to the status of state on December 11, 1816.
Indiana's relief is marked by the presence of great plains. The main river that cuts through the state is the Wabash River; on its banks are located important cities such as Indianapolis and Muncie. The state has a temperate and relatively unstable climate, with average temperatures of -4ºC in winter and 22ºC in summer.
Indiana is one of the national leaders in the agricultural industry and stands out, mainly, in the manufacturing industry. The main products manufactured in the State are transport equipment, chemicals, food and machinery. Indiana has a series of labor laws that are unfavorable to workers. An example of this is that in the State, employers can fire their employees at any time, without just cause. For many, it is a post-industrial state with a pre-industrial mind.
