Just before Tin and two steps after Silver is the lesser element of Indium. This is the second fun flag of Indium that is based upon the state Indiana instead of India. Instead of a torch a Bunsen Burner is at the center. Likewise it is no longer a starburst of 19 stars, rather it is an atomic burst of 19 atoms. It is good to remember that star energy is based upon atoms being created and destroyed. You can see the atomic number of Indium at the base which is 49. And just to the left is the two letter abbreviation that matches with Indiana. They both have an 'I' followed by an 'N.' Of course Indiana's letters are both capitalized.
To the left is the official flag for the state of Indiana. Notice the similarity and differences. India, Indiana, Indian, Old World Indian, New World Indian...it gets very confusing. Add in Indiana Jones and it is all good.
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