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State# 18
April 30, 1812
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Capital: Baton Rouge
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Population: 4,468,976
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Electoral Votes: 9 |
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State Songs: "Give Me Louisiana",
"You Are My Sunshine" |
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State Tree: Bald Cypress |
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State Flower: Magnolia |
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State Bird: eastern Brown Pelican
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Area:
51,844 Sq Miles
31st Largest State |
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Nickname: Pelican State
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