Moving to any new state can be a bit of a challenge, even if you think you know what to expect. The Hoosier state is an amazing place to live, but if you ever lived in a different state, then you know there are a few things outsiders may not initially understand about Indiana. If you’re looking to move to Indiana, here are 13 things you’ll quickly learn about the Hoosier state.

1. We're proud to be Hoosiers.
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When it comes to state pride, you won't find anywhere quite like Indiana. Most of us were born and raised here and those who move here are likely to stay.
2. We're not as landlocked as you might have believed.
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So we don't touch the ocean - big deal. We've still got plenty of lakes and rivers to play in.
3. Indiana's also not as flat as you may have thought.
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Just take a trip to any state park in southern Indiana and you'll see what we mean.
4. We love getting to know our neighbors here.
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We're friendly people and we love chatting with our neighbors and becoming friends with them. You'll appreciate this when you're new in town.
6. We have incredible food here.
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It doesn't matter what you're into, you'll find new favorites in Indiana, like the classic tenderloin sandwich.
7. You'll also find some of the freshest foods here.
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We're a huge farming state, which means you get to enjoy a ton of farm-to-table restaurants and farmers markets.

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7. Our weather is 100% unpredictable.
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It could be cold and snowy one minute and warm and humid the next. Think of it as an exciting adventure...
8. We're also always ready for extreme weather.
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Depending on where you live in Indiana, tornado and hail warnings could become a regular part of life.
9. Basketball is definitely a huge deal here.
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High school, college, professional - we love it all!
10. We have so many natural wonders here.
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From gorgeous gardens to stunning waterfalls to ecological sites to beautiful parks, there's more than you ever imagined waiting to be explored here.
11. Indianapolis is not the only city here.
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Our state capital might be our most well known city, but Fort Wayne, Evansville, Bloomington, and Lafayette are just a few others you'll want to check out.
12. We love being quirky.
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Where else can you find a town where it's always Christmas, a famous shoe tree, or the world's largest paintball?
13. We love being in the country.
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We have some great cities, but it's the country and rural areas that make Indiana so great. We're proud of our small towns and spacious land.

Most importantly of all, we know you’ll love your new life in Indiana! For more great facts about the Hoosier state, check out this list.

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