State Name
Louisiana
Year Admitted into the United States
April 30, 1812 (18th state)
State Motto
“Union, Justice, and Confidence”
Capital City
Baton Rouge
State Nickname
The Pelican State
State Known For
Cajun and Creole culture, jazz music, Mardi Gras, and unique cuisine
Things to Do in the State
- Attend Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans
- Visit the French Quarter and Bourbon Street
- Explore the bayous with a swamp tour
- Tour the National WWII Museum in New Orleans
- Enjoy authentic Cajun food in Lafayette
Major Cities
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette
State Bird
Brown Pelican
State Flower
Magnolia
Famous Landmarks
- French Quarter
- St. Louis Cathedral
- Oak Alley Plantation
- Avery Island (Tabasco Factory)
Population
Approximately 4.6 million (2023 estimate)
Climate
Humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters
Economy Highlights
Tourism, agriculture, energy, seafood, and shipping
Unique Foods
Gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, crawfish étouffée, and po’boys
Interesting Facts
- Louisiana has a unique legal system based on French and Spanish codes.
- It is the only state divided into parishes rather than counties.
- Home to the longest bridge over water in the world (Lake Pontchartrain Causeway).
Official Website
https://www.louisiana.gov