Name = Louisiana
Abbr = LA
Cap. = Baton Rouge
Pop. (2000) = 4,468,976
Pop. (2010) = 4,533,372
Nick. = Pelican State
Motto = Union, Justice and Confidence
Flower = Magnolia
Bird = Eastern brown pelican
Tree = Cypress
Song = Give Me Louisiana & You Are My Sunshine
Statehood = Apr. 30, 1812
Web = www.louisiana.gov
Land Area = 43,562 sq.mi.
Highest Point = Driskill Mtn (535ft.)
Lowest Point = New Orleans
(-8ft)
Area Code(s) = 225 318 337
504 985 Base State Sales Tax
4% 2012 Medium Income
$39,085
Governor
Bobby Jindal
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