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 Louisiana Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of Louisiana can be found in our Louisiana coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports.
Check out the Louisiana Unit of Study for all coloring pages, information, interactive puzzles, word jumbles, word searches, worksheets, and thematic book reviews. We even included a state quarter observation sheet! |
 State Name: Louisiana |
| State Nickname: The Pelican State |
| State Capital: Baton Rouge |
| State Governor: Bobby Jindal |
| State Abbreviation: La. |
| 2 letter Postal Code: LA |
| Area: 48,523 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: April 30, 1812 |
| State #: 18 |
| Borders: Arkansas, Mississippi, Lake Pontchartrain, Gulf of Mexico, Texas, Mississippi River, Sabine River |
 Flag Meaning: A mother pelican feeding her babies is centered on a field of blue. The pelican symbolizes the state's role as the protector of its resources to its people. The white ribbon below the bird bears the state motto - "Union, justice, and confidence". The flag was adopted in 1912. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 7 |
| State Motto: Union, justice, and confidence |
| State Flower: Magnolia |
| State Bird: Eastern Brown Pelican |
| State Song: "Give Me Louisiana" and "You Are My Sunshine" |
| State Tree: bald cypress |
| State Mammal: Black Bear |
| State Reptile: Alligator |
| State Fish: White Perch; Spotted Sea Trout or Speckled Trout |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, New Iberia |
Famous Residents:
- Louis Armstrong, musician
- Truman Capote, writer
- Bryant Gumbel, TV newscaster
- Al Hirt, trumpeter
- Dorothy Lamour, actress
- Jerry Lee Lewis singer |
| Attractions: Avery Island, Delta Country, Evangeline Country, Feliciana Country, Grand Isle, Mardi Gras |
| Agriculture: cotton, fruits, rice, sugar cane, potatoes |
| Industries: food processing, petroleum refining, pulp and paper products, transportation, textiles |
| Natural Resources: Natural gas, petroleum, sulfu |
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