Louisiana
Capital: Baton Rouge
State Abbreviation: La
Population: 4,293,204
U.S. Representatives: 7
Entered Union: April 30,
1812
State Flower: Magnolia
State Tree: Bald Cypress
State Bird: Eastern Brown
Pelican
State Songs: Give Me
Louisiana
Nickname: Pelican State
Largest Cities: New Orleans,
Baton Rouge, Shreveport,
Lafayette, Lake Charles,
Kenner, Bossier City,
Monroe, Alexandria
Land area: 43,562 sq mi.
(112,826 sq km)
Number of Parishes: 64
State Parks: 35
Residents: Louisianan |
