Facts At A Glance

General Information on the State of Louisiana

Statehood: 18th state April 30 1812

Origin of Name: King Louis 14th

State Capital: Baton Rouge

State Nickname: The Pelican state

State Motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence

State Flag: Blue, with a white pelican in middle of flag feeding its young

State Bird: Brown Pelican

State Flower: Mongolia

State Tree: Bald Cypress

State Insect: Honey bee

State Mineral: Agate

Population:4,238,216

Population Density:89 persons per sq. miles

Population Distribution:69 per cent urban,31 per cent rural

Borders: Texas borders to the west,Arkansas to the north,and Alabama to the east

Highest Point:Driskill Mt. 535 ft.
Lowest Point:5 ft. below sea level

Greatest Distances:

Area:47,752 sq. miles

Rank in Area Among the States:31st.

This pages was completed by Read in Ms. Martin's Fifth Grade Class.
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