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Louisiana Flag The official Louisiana flag has a blue background and features a pelican raising a baby with its blood.
Map of Louisiana
Explore Louisiana's map; is located in the southern region of the United States of America. Out of the 50 states of the United States, Louisiana is the 31st largest State of the country. The country's 25th most populous state. Louisiana shares borders with the states of Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. The Gulf of Mexico is located south of Louisiana. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and New Orleans is the state's largest city. Louisiana was admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812.
History of Louisiana
Indigenous cultures such as Marksville, Fourche Maline, Po Poor Point, Baytown and Caddoan Mississippian thrived in the area in pre-Colombian times. Louisiana became a French colony in the 17th century. After the Seven Years' War, France ceded part of the area to Spain, but acquired it in 1800. In 1803, the United States acquired it from France at the Louisiana Purchase and annexed it as the eighteenth state in 1812.
Louisiana joined the Confederation of States in the Civil War. After the Civil War, the state witnessed the deprivation, division, and migration of American Americans. During the 1950s and 60s, it played an active role in the Civil Rights Movement. More recently, it was news when low-lying areas of the state were hit by the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
Geography of Louisiana
Louisiana is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Louisiana has two distinct geographical features: the northern highlands and the alluvial coastal zone. The uplands in the north have steppe and forest trees while the alluvial zone consists of wetlands, coastal marshes and barrier islands. The state's major rivers are the Mississippi, the Red and the Ouachita Rivers.
To the south, Louisiana's coastal wetlands are among the fastest-disappearing regions in the world. Driskill Mountain, only 163 meters high, is the highest point in the state. Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters.
Tourist destinations in Louisiana
Tourism is an important industry in Louisiana, thanks to its beauty and vibrant culture. New Orleans is a crossroads of cultures and is famous for the French Quarter, Mardi Gras Parade, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve, National World War II Museum, Jackson Square and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Baton Rouge is famous for its southern lifestyle and historic landmarks.
The Jean Lafitte Park offers a taste of the Cajun tradition and an insight into the state's history. Chicot State Park, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park and Tickfaw State Park provide many opportunities for outdoor creativity. The Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches, the RW Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, Vermilionville in Lafayette, the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, and the Sci-Port Discovery Center are some of the most visited sites in Louisiana.
Transportation in Louisiana
By air - Louis Armstrong International Airport New Orleans (MSY) is the busiest airport in the state.
By Train - Amtrak operates Crescent, Sunset Limited and the City of New Orleans through the state.
Roads - I-10, I-12, and I-20 are the major interstate highways in the state.
Education in Louisiana
Each parish in Louisiana has a school district. Louisiana State University, Southern University and Louisiana State University are public institutions of higher education.
The facts about Louisiana
The state was named in honor of French King Louis XIV.
It has the tallest state capital building in the US, 450 feet high with 34 floors.
Mardi Gras is held annually in New Orleans.
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Louisiana Map
Louisiana Flag The official Louisiana flag has a blue background and features a pelican raising a baby with its blood.
Map of Louisiana
Explore Louisiana's map; is located in the southern region of the United States of America. Out of the 50 states of the United States, Louisiana is the 31st largest State of the country. The country's 25th most populous state. Louisiana shares borders with the states of Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. The Gulf of Mexico is located south of Louisiana. Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and New Orleans is the state's largest city. Louisiana was admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812.
History of Louisiana
Indigenous cultures such as Marksville, Fourche Maline, Po Poor Point, Baytown and Caddoan Mississippian thrived in the area in pre-Colombian times. Louisiana became a French colony in the 17th century. After the Seven Years' War, France ceded part of the area to Spain, but acquired it in 1800. In 1803, the United States acquired it from France at the Louisiana Purchase and annexed it as the eighteenth state in 1812.
Louisiana joined the Confederation of States in the Civil War. After the Civil War, the state witnessed the deprivation, division, and migration of American Americans. During the 1950s and 60s, it played an active role in the Civil Rights Movement. More recently, it was news when low-lying areas of the state were hit by the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
Geography of Louisiana
Louisiana is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Louisiana has two distinct geographical features: the northern highlands and the alluvial coastal zone. The uplands in the north have steppe and forest trees while the alluvial zone consists of wetlands, coastal marshes and barrier islands. The state's major rivers are the Mississippi, the Red and the Ouachita Rivers.
To the south, Louisiana's coastal wetlands are among the fastest-disappearing regions in the world. Driskill Mountain, only 163 meters high, is the highest point in the state. Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters.
Tourist destinations in Louisiana
Tourism is an important industry in Louisiana, thanks to its beauty and vibrant culture. New Orleans is a crossroads of cultures and is famous for the French Quarter, Mardi Gras Parade, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve, National World War II Museum, Jackson Square and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Baton Rouge is famous for its southern lifestyle and historic landmarks.
The Jean Lafitte Park offers a taste of the Cajun tradition and an insight into the state's history. Chicot State Park, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park and Tickfaw State Park provide many opportunities for outdoor creativity. The Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches, the RW Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, Vermilionville in Lafayette, the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge, and the Sci-Port Discovery Center are some of the most visited sites in Louisiana.
Transportation in Louisiana
By air - Louis Armstrong International Airport New Orleans (MSY) is the busiest airport in the state.
By Train - Amtrak operates Crescent, Sunset Limited and the City of New Orleans through the state.
Roads - I-10, I-12, and I-20 are the major interstate highways in the state.
Education in Louisiana
Each parish in Louisiana has a school district. Louisiana State University, Southern University and Louisiana State University are public institutions of higher education.
The facts about Louisiana
The state was named in honor of French King Louis XIV.
It has the tallest state capital building in the US, 450 feet high with 34 floors.
Mardi Gras is held annually in New Orleans.

Cities in Louisiana

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Geography of Louisiana

Louisiana State Profile

Physical Map of Louisiana

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