Louisiana was the 18th to join the union on August 30, 1812.
Main info[]
- Capital: Baton Rouge
- Population: 4,681,666
- State Bird: Brown Pelican
- State Flower: Magnolia
- State Tree: Bald Cypress
- State Song: Oh Susanna
- States that border it: 3
- Most Popular Attraction: St. Louis Cathedral
- Local Restaurant: K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
- Top 3 Celebrities: Ellen DeGeneres, Reece Witherspoon, and Tim McGraw
- Hypothetical Law: It is illegal to gargle in public places.
- State Sandwich: Dressed Po'Boy Sandwich
- Best Sports Team: New Orleans Pelicans
- Nickname: The Pelican State
Fun Facts[]
- Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV.
- The town of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana was once a hideout for pirates.
- Ryane, Louisiana was once known as the Frog Capital of the World.