"The Pelican State"
Fact: Louisiana is named in honor of Louis XIV
Capital: Baton Rouge
Size: 49, 652 sq. mi.
Population: 4,482,646
Statehood: April 30, 1812 18th State
Motto: "Union, Justice, and Confidence"
Tree: Bald Cypress
Bird: Brown Pelican
Flower: Magnolia
Song: "Song of Louisiana" by Vashi R. Stopher
'80s Hardcore Band: Shell Shock
this is my home state!!! born and raised there. live in Massachusetts now though. great post!
ReplyDeletehey, ezra...any way you can post the other states you've done? i think this is a great series. you're pretty much the best US geography blogger around!
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