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Louisiana Facts
- Capital: Baton Rouge
- Population: 4,468,976
- Entered the Union: April 30, 1812
- As the: 18th state
- Motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence
- State abbreviation/Postal code: La./LA
- Governor: Kathleen Blanco, D (to Jan. 2008)
- Lieut. Governor: Mitch Landrieu, D (to Jan. 2008)
- Senators: David Vitter, R (to Jan. 2011); Mary Landrieu, D (to Jan. 2009)
- U.S. Representatives: 7
- Secy. of State: Jay Dardenne (to Jan. 2008)
- Treasurer: John Neely Kennedy, D (to Jan. 2008)
- Atty. General: Charles C. Foti, Jr., D (to Jan. 2008)
- Organized as territory: March 26, 1804
- Entered Union (rank): April 30, 1812 (18)
- Present constitution adopted: 1974
- Nickname: Pelican State, Sportsman's Paradise, Creole State, and Sugar State
- Flower: Magnolia
- Bird: Pelican
- Song: Give Me Louisiana and You Are My Sunshine
- Sports Teams: New Orleans Saints (Football)
- Origin of Name: Named in honor of Louis XIV of France
- Major Industries: Manufacturing, minerals, petroleum products, Fishing, Tourism
- Historical Sites: French Quarter (New Orleans), Plantation Homes, Cajun country (Mississippi delta region), Chalmette National Historical Park
- Bordering States: Arkansas; Mississippi; Texas
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