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| Indiana Facts |
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The first European known to have visited Indiana was French Explorer Rene'-Robert Cavalier sierur de La Salle, in 1679. After LaSalle and others explored the Great Lakes region, the land was claimed for New France, a nation based in Canada. |
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More than 100 species of trees are native to Indiana. Before the pioneer's arrive more than 80% of Indiana was covered with forest. Now only 17% of the state is considered forested. |
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Although Indiana means, "Land of the Indians" there are fewer than 8,000 Native Americans living in the state today. |
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