State Information
for Louisiana
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Louisiana
Union, Justice, and Confidence |
| Population |
4,468,976 |
| Nickname |
Pelican State, Sportsman's Para |
| State Capital |
Baton Rouge |
| State Bird |
Pelican |
| State Flower |
Magnolia |
| Number State to Join |
18th state |
| State Motto |
Union, Justice, and Confidence |
| State Name Origins |
Named in honor of Louis XIV of France |
| Major Industries |
Manufacturing, minerals, petroleum products, Fishing, Tourism |
| Areas of Interst |
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