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Why you should visitLouisiana

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State Fun Facts

• Nickname: Bayou State

• Bird: Brown Pelican

• Flower: Magnolia Blossom

• Tree: Bald Cypress

• Landmarks: State museum, Aquarium of Americas, Atchafalaya Basin

Basic Facts

• Capital: Baton Rouge

• Population: 4,351,769

• Statehood: It became the 18th state on April 30, 1812

Geography

What type of land? Louisiana has lots of rivers and lakes. The highest point is Driskill Mountain at 535 feet above sea level. The lowest point is 8 feet below sea level.

Where is it located? 30.448N, 91.126W

Ethnicities (who live there)?

Industries and Crops

• Crops: Soybeans, Cotton, Sugarcane

• Industries: Chemicals, Gasoline, and Food

History of the State

• Louisiana is home to New Orleans, the home of jazz. New Orleans was capital a long time ago. Opera first preformed in New Orleans. Louisiana was in the Union for the Civil War.

Economy

Famous People

• Louis Armstrong • Geoffrey Beene • Truman Capote • Kitty Carlisle • Van Cliburn • Michael De Bakey • Fats Domino • Louis Moreau Gottschalk

What to do in Louisiana

• Day 1: Arrive at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans

• You can spend the day at the State Museum

• Day 2: You can spend the day at The Aquarium of the Americas or watch a Jazz Band

• Day 3: You can go to the Atchafalaya Basin or see the ruins of Hurricane Katrina

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