Louisiana
"Pelican State"
- Motto
- Union, justice, and confidence
- Capitol
- Baton Rouge
- Name Origin
- In honor of Louis XIV of France
- Statehood Date
- April 30, 1812 (18th)
Cities in Louisiana
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Official Symbols
A state's official symbols represent the composition and culture of the land and people who live and have lived here. Below are the symbols of Louisiana along with the year they became official.
| Flower | Magnolia (1900) |
| Tree | Bald Cypress (1963) |
| Bird | Eastern Brown Pelican (1958) |
| Songs | “Give Me Louisiana” And “You Are My Sunshine” |
Demographics
- Population Density
- 102.6 people per square mile
Geography and Weather
- Land Area
- 43,562 sq mi. (112,826 sq km)
- Lowest Elevation
- 0 ft (0 m)
- Average Elevation
- 100 ft (30.48 m)
- Highest Temperature Recorded
- 114°F (46°C) on August 10, 1936
- Lowest Temperature Recorded
- –16°F (–27°C) on February 13, 1899
