Louisiana
"The Pelican State"
The 18th State
Capital:
Baton Rouge
State Bird:
Brown Pelican
State Flower:
Magnolia
State Tree:
Bald Cypress
Land Area:
43,566 square miles
Rank in Size:
33rd
Statehood Year:
1812
Official State Web Site:
http://www.state.la.us
Louisiana State Map