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Indianapolis is the state capital and the most-populous city in the state of Indiana. It is the 17th most populous city in the United States and third most populous city in the Midwest, with an estimated population of 886,220. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 33rd most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with 2,048,703 residents. Indianapolis is best known for hosting the Indianapolis 500, which is the largest single-day sporting event. The city also has an economy heavily based on the sectors of finance, insurance, manufacturing, professional and business services, education and health care, government, and wholesale trade. The city is home to three Fortune 500 companies: Anthem Inc (33), the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly (123), and the largest real estate investment trust in the country Simon Property Group (496). It is also home to three Fortune 1000 Companies: hydrocarbon manufacturer Calumet Specialty Products Partners (604), automotive transmission manufacturer Allison Transmission (890), and retailer Finish Line (972). Other companies based in Indianapolis include Duke Realty, Emmis Communications, Lids, OneAmerica, Noble Roman's and Steak 'n Shake. The central location of Indianapolis, along with the extensive highway and rail infrastructure have helped position the city as an important logistics center. It is home to 1,500 distribution firms which employ nearly 100,000 workers. The Indianapolis International Airport ranks as the sixth busiest U.S. airport in terms of cargo transport and is home to the second largest FedEx hub in the world. Indianapolis also relies on the hospitality industry as a major sector in the economy. The city has an estimated 28.8 million visitors annually which generates approximately $5.4 billion.