Businesses and Places in Louisiana

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Louisiana Facts and Information

   
Abbreviation LA
Capital Baton Rouge
Size Total (Land + Water) 51,840 sq miles; Land Only 43,562 sq miles
Number of Counties 64
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Bordering States Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas
Highest Point Driskill Mountain, 535 feet
National Parks None
Population (2015) 4,670,724
Population Density 107.2 people / square mile
Area Codes 225, 318, 337, 504, 985
Top 5 Cities (2010 population) New Orleans (343,829)
Baton Rouge (229,493)
Shreveport (199,311)
Metairie (138,481)
Lafayette (120,623)
Statehood April 30, 1812
Electoral Votes 8
Governor Official Louisiana Governor Website
U. S. Senators List of U. S. Senators From Louisiana
U. S. Representatives List of U. S. Representatives From Louisiana
Senators List of Louisiana State Senators
Representatives List of Louisiana State Representatives
Government Official Site
Constitution Louisiana State Constitution
Road Conditions Louisiana Road Conditions
Quarter Issue Date May 20, 2002
Bird Eastern brown pelican
Crustacean Crawfish
Dog Catahoula leopard dog
Drink Milk
Flower Magnolia
Fresh Water Fish White perch
Insect Honeybee
Mammal Black bear
Motto Union, justice, confidence
Nickname Pelican State
Reptile Alligator
Tree Bald cypress
NCAA Division I Schools Grambling State University (Southwestern Athletic)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Sun Belt)
University of Louisiana at Monroe (Sun Belt)
Louisiana State University (Southeastern)
Louisiana Tech University (Conference USA)
McNeese State University (Southland)
University of New Orleans (Southland)
Nicholls State University (Southland)
Northwestern State University (Southland)
Southeastern Louisiana University (Southland)
Southern University (Southwestern Athletic)
Tulane University (American Athletic)
Gas Tax $0.2001 / Gallon
Cigarette Tax $1.085 / Pack
Tourist Attractions Bourbon Street Street in the heart of the French Quarter neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions French Quarter Downtown neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Audubon Zoo Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions City Park New Orleans Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Oak Alley Plantation Historic plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Lake Pontchartrain Lake in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Preservation Hall Musical venue in the French Quarter neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Mardi Gras World Tourist attraction in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Longest continuous bridge over water in the world, located at Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions The National WWII Museum Military history museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Jackson Square Historic park in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Baton Rouge Zoo Zoo in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Myrtles Plantation Historic plantation and bed & breakfast in St. Francisville, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Whitney Plantation Museum devoted to slavery, located in Wallace, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Aquarium of the Americas Aquarium in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions Garden District New Orleans Neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions New Orleans Museum of Art Art museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tourist Attractions St. Louis Cathedral Cathedral in the French Quarter neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Fun Facts Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV of France.
Fun Facts Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the United States. It is 450 feet tall and has 34 stories.
Fun Facts Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana is the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. It is 23.87 miles long and connects Metairie with Mandeville.
Fun Facts Breaux Bridge is known as the "Crawfish Capital of the World."
Fun Facts Rayne is known as the "Frog Capital of the World."
Fun Facts The Saint Charles streetcar line in New Orleans is one of only two mobile national monuments in the United States. San Francisco cable cars are the other.
Fun Facts The first documented Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans occurred in 1837. The first floats appeared 20 years later, in 1857.
Fun Facts The first opera performed in America was on May 22, 1796, in New Orleans.
Fun Facts Louisiana is the only state in the United States that follows the legal system established by Napoleon. The other 49 states follow English common law.
Fun Facts In Louisiana, staging a "fake" wrestling or boxing match is prohibited. The penalty is loss of license.
Fun Facts In 2007, Louisiana became the last state to ban cockfighting.
Name Origin In honor of Louis XIV of France
Residents Names Louisianan, Louisianian
Tourism Office Website www.louisianatravel.com
Tourism Office Phone Number 800-99-GUMBO

Cities in Louisiana to visit