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Back to US States Page Louisiana Capital: Baton Rouge Population: 4,496,334 (source: 2003 Census estimate) Largest City: New Orleans * Louisiana State Symbols State Nickname: Pelican State State Slogan: Fall in love with Louisiana all over again [1]; Come as you are. Leave Different.; Sportsman's Paradise (on its license plate) State Motto: Union, justice, and confidence State flower: Magnolia State bird: Eastern Brown Pelican State fish: White Perch, sac-au-lait (fresh water), Spotted sea trout (salt water) State tree: Baldcypress State mammal: Black bear, Catahoula Leopard Dog State foods: Milk, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, Natchitoches Meat Pie, Mayhaw Jelly Fun Facts About Louisiana Louisiana is named after King Louis XIV. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is 24 miles long making it the longest bridge over water in the world. Gueydan, Louisiana is called the 'Duck Capital of America'. It MUST be a cool place! New Orleans is known as the Jazz Capital of the world. Becoming a State Date admitted: Thursday, April 30, 1812 Number admitted: 18 Prior Name: Orleans Territory Postal Abbreviation: LA The Geography of Louisiana Total Size: 43,562 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: New Orleans at -8 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Orleans (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: Driskill Mtn. at 535 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Bienville (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Central Point: Located in Avoyelles County approx. 3 miles southeast of Marksville (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Counties: 64 Parishes (source: National Association of Counties) Back to US States Page Back to Geography Home Page

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