LOUISIANA THE PELICAN STATE you you can tell a lot about Louisiana by its history and its people The state has an especially rich history Its people are a wild mix from many different lands This combination gives Louisiana a jazzy let the good times roll spirit Louisiana is an important trade center The mighty Mississippi River flows through the state and empties into the Gulf of Mexico Many ships use the river to transport goods making Louisiana a gateway to the rest of the world In fact more cargo tonnage is handled by Louisiana ports than most others in the nation Louisiana's location next to the Gulf of Mexico also brings great danger Destructive hurricanes often pound the state But Louisiana always picks itself up cleans itself off and looks to better times Louisiana is nicknamed The Pelican State Brown pelicans are often found on the beaches and waterways of the state's southern coast Ships from around the world travel to New Orleans and other Louisiana ports to deliver and receive goods LOUISIANA 4 4
LOUISIANA QUICK FACTS AMA UNION JUS Name Louisiana was named in honor of Louis XIV the king of France from 1643 1715 State Capital Baton Rouge population 228 895 Date of Statehood April 30 1812 18th state Population 4 649 676 25th most populous state Area Total Land and Water 52 378 square miles 135 658 sq km 31st largest state Largest City New Orleans population 384 320 Nickname The Pelican State The Bayou State Motto Union Justice Confidence State Bird Brown Pelican LOUISIANA
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State Flower Magnolia State Tree Bald Cypress State Insect Honey Bee Bald Cypress State Song Give Me Louisiana and You Are My Sunshine Highest Point Driskill Mountain 535 feet 163 m Lowest Point New Orleans 8 feet 2 m Average July High Temperature 92°F 33°C Honey Bee Record High Temperature 114°F 46°C in Plain Dealing on August 10 1936 Average January Low Temperature 39°F 4°C Driskill Mountain Record Low Temperature 16°F 27°C in Minden on February 13 1899 New Orleans Average Annual Precipitation 59 inches 150 cm Number of U S Senators 2 Number of U S Representatives 6 LOUISIANA U S Postal Service Abbreviation LA QUICK FACTS
