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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.

Fengli Yi Autonomous County is located in the west of Yunnan Province and in the middle of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. The county seat, 29 kilometers away from the state capital, is an important town on Bonan Ancient Road and Tea-Horse Road, passing through Yunnan-Burma Highway, Dabao Expressway, 320 National Highway and Dali-Rui Railway. Miao County is adjacent to Dali City and Weishan Yi Hui Autonomous County in the east, Yongping County and Yunlong County in the west, Changning County in the south and Eryuan County in the north. By 2013, Mianyuan County had jurisdiction over 3 towns and 6 townships, covering an area of 1957 square kilometers, with a total registered population of 105926 (2017). The main scenic spots in Qianyuan County are: Cangshan Erhai National Nature Reserve, Shimenguan Scenic spot, Yuhuang Pavilion and so on. In December 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture and villages identified it as the second batch of dominant areas for agricultural products with Chinese characteristics. April 30, 2019
Travel Sights In Yangbi Bi Autonomous County
Travel Notes In Yangbi Bi Autonomous County
"Dali Raiders" Cangshan Shimenguan—Trace the footsteps of history and watch the natural wonders
Wusuo Shimen, Fuguo Evening Bell, Chengming Xugu, Wanjuan Tianshu, Bitan Splashed Jade, Cliff Orchid, Xiake Wanggui, Lingyun Plank Road, Yuhuang Yongc