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Facts about Size - The area of
the State covers 51843 square miles
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The Constitution -
Louisiana was the 18th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Louisiana - New Orleans, Baton Rouge & Shreveport
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State Motto - " Union, Justice, and Confidence "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Pelican State ( as a tribute to the official state bird, the
brown pelican, which is native to Louisiana )
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Name of the State
Song is " Give Me Louisiana " the words and music of the
song are by Doralice Fontane
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Short History of
Louisiana - Claimed by the French explorer René-Robert
Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687) for France in 1682. It
was first successfully settled in 1718 with the foundation of
New Orleans. Control of the area passed to the United States
in 1803, and the Territory of Orleans was created in 1804 when
the northern part was split off to form the District of
Louisiana (later the Territories of Louisiana and Missouri
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Origin of the name - The French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La
Salle (1643-1687) named the area La Louisianne after Louis XIV
of France in 1682.
Best Places to Visit in Louisiana
Where are the best
places to visit in Louisiana? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Louisiana? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Louisiana during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in
Louisiana.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Louisiana! Best Places to
Visit in Louisiana - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Louisiana - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Louisiana
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Louisiana:
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