The region’s GDP in 2017 amounted to $ 359 billion. Industry, agriculture and mining are developed here.
Indiana limestone is lined with the Pentagon and the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, Yankee Stadium and other famous American buildings. In addition, gravel, sand, coal and other minerals are mined in Indiana.
Almost 70% of the region’s territory is devoted to agriculture. Watermelons, tomatoes, corn, grapes, soybeans, wheat, oats and fruits are grown here. In addition, the production and processing of milk and meat is developed.
In terms of oil and gas production, the state is among the top ten leaders in America. Calumet County produces car parts, pharmaceuticals, furniture, household chemicals and aluminum in large quantities.
Now the region has embarked on the production of biofuels. In particular, the city of Reynolds was chosen for the experiment on switching to alternative energy sources. Cars were massively converted to biofuels. Experiments are being conducted to obtain electricity from agricultural waste.