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Indianapolis (/ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/), colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County was 977,203 in 2020. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-autonomous municipalities in Marion County, was 887,642. It is the 15th most populous city in the U.S., the third-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, and the fourth-most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, Austin, Texas, and Columbus. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 33rd most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with 2,111,040 residents. Its combined statistical area ranks 28th, with a population of 2,431,361. Indianapolis covers 368 square miles (950 km2), making it the 18th largest city by land area in the U.S.

Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating to as early as 10,000 BC. In 1818, the Lenape relinquished their tribal lands in the Treaty of St. Mary's. In 1821, Indianapolis was founded as a planned city for the new seat of Indiana's state government. The city was platted by Alexander Ralston and Elias Pym Fordham on a 1-square-mile (2.6 km2) grid next to the White River. Completion of the National and Michigan roads and arrival of rail later solidified the city's position as a manufacturing and transportation hub. Two of the city's nicknames reflect its historical ties to transportation—the "Crossroads of America" and "Railroad City". Since the 1970 city-county consolidation, known as Unigov, local government administration operates under the direction of an elected 25-member city-county council headed by the mayor.

Indianapolis anchors the 29th largest economic region in the U.S., based primarily on the industries of trade, transportation, and utilities; professional and business services; education and health services; government; leisure and hospitality; and manufacturing. The city has notable niche markets in amateur sports and auto racing. The city is home to three Fortune 500 companies, two major league sports clubs (Colts and Pacers), five university campuses, and several museums, including the world's largest children's museum. However, the city is perhaps best known for annually hosting the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. Among the city's historic sites and districts, Indianapolis is home to the largest collection of monuments dedicated to veterans and war casualties in the U.S. outside of Washington, D.C.

Songtao Miao Autonomous County (Songtao for short) is a county under the jurisdiction of Tongren City, Guizhou Province. Founded in 1956, it is one of the earliest autonomous counties approved by the State Council. Located at the eastern foot of Fanjing Mountain, the main peak of the Wuling Mountains, Songtao is located at the junction of Guizhou, Hunan and Chongqing provinces and cities, connected with Huayuan and Phoenix in Hunan, bordered with Youyang and Xiushan in Chongqing, with moderate location and convenient transportation, and is known as the "gateway to eastern Guizhou". In ancient times, there is the name of "connecting Sichuan and Chu, holding down Sanxiang". The county has jurisdiction over 5 streets, 17 towns and 6 townships. The total area is 3409 square kilometers, of which the built area is more than 24 square kilometers. Tongren is the largest county with the largest area, the largest population and the strongest comprehensive strength. In March 2019, it was selected into the list of the first batch of revolutionary cultural relics protection and utilization districts and counties.
Travel Sights In Miao Autonomous County of Songtao
Travel Notes In Miao Autonomous County of Songtao
Xiangshuidong Village in Central Guizhou Songtao County │ Meet the waterfall terraces and experience the wild charm of nature
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Visit the Millennium Miao Township and experience the ethnic customs
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