"The
Pelican State"
Motto: "Union, justice, and confidence"
Union Member Since April 30, 1812 (18)
Governor:
Kathleen Babineaux
Official State of Louisiana Web Site:
www.louisiana.gov
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Capitol:
Baton Rouge
Tree: Bald Cypress
Bird: Brown Pelican
Flower: Magnolia
Population and (rank):
4,219,973 (1990)(22)
4,468,976 (2000 est.)
Land Area and (rank):
43,566 square miles
(112,836 sq km) (33) |
