Facts and Figures

Statehood April 30, 1812 (18th state)

Capital Baton Rouge

Population 4,377,000

Nickname The Pelican State

Motto "Union, Justice and Confidence"

Bird Eastern Brown Pelican

Flower Magnolia Bloom

Song "Give Me Louisiana"

Land

Area 51,843 sq miles

Number of Counties 64 (Parishes)

Highest Point Driskill Mountain, 535 ft.

Lowest Point New Orleans, -8 ft.
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Maps and more...

Current Time
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State Flag here

Louisiana Image & Flag here

Louisiana County Map
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Louisiana Outline Map here

Louisiana Maps by University of Texas, here

Name all the States & Capitol Cities a test, here

Recommended Links

State of Louisiana web site

State of Louisiana tourism site

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