Map of Louisiana

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

Capital
Baton Rouge
Birthday
April 30, 1812
Nickname
The Pelican State
Flag
Flag of Louisiana

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Quick Facts

Louisiana is a state in the Deep South region of the southeastern United States. It is the 31st most extensive and the 25th most populous of the 50 United States. Louisiana is the only U.S. state with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are equivalent to counties. The state's capital is Baton Rouge, and its largest city is New Orleans.

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