Louisiana is an American state located in the south of the country on the Gulf Coast. The foundations of Louisiana were laid by French and Spanish colonists who were expelled from Canada to the territory around the Mississippi River Delta. In the continental United States, Louisiana (not Lousiana) is the only state where local government functions as districts.
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Basic Information About Louisiana
- State Name: Louisiana
- State Abbreviation: LA
- Capital: Baton Rouge
- Largest City: New Orleans
- Area: 135,382 km2 (31st largest U.S. state)
- Population: 4,648,794 (25th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: CST (UTC-6), CDT (UTC-5) in the summer
- Other Information:Speed Limits in Louisiana, Current Time in Louisiana, Minimum Wage in Louisiana
What to See in the State of Louisiana
- World War II Museum in New Orleans
- Jackson Square in New Orleans
- St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans
- New Orleans City Park
- French Quarter in New Orleans
- Laura Plantation near Vacherie
- Audubon Zoo in New Orleans
- Jean Lafitte Park and Preserve
- Honey Island Swamp
- Louisiana’s Old Capitol at Baton Rouge
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Louisiana, post in the discussion.
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Louisiana State Attractions
Date of Louisiana’s Entry into the Union
April 30, 1812 (18th in order)
Louisiana state nickname
The Pelican State
The Highest Mountain in Louisiana
Driskill Mountain (1,263 metres)
Louisiana Rivers
- Mississippi River (3,730 km)
- Red River (2,190 km)
- Ouachita River (882 km)
- Sabine River (820 km)
- Pearl River (715 km)
Louisiana Airports
- New Orleans – Louis Armstrong International Airport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Shreveport Regional Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Alexandria International Airport
Louisiana Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): New Orleans Saints
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): New Orleans Pelicans
Universities in Louisiana
- Tulane University
- Louisiana State University
ZIP Codes
70001-71232, 71234-71497
Louisiana Weather
Louisiana has a typical subtropical climate. It is characterized by long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Temperatures in the summer, from mid-June to mid-September, range from 31 °C upwards, cooling to about 23 °C overnight. On some days the temperature rises much higher, mostly in the northern part of the country.
Louisiana winters tend to be warm, with daytime temperatures between 15 °C and 20 °C, dropping to between 3 °C and 7 °C at night. A cold front will bring more cooling from time to time.
Rain showers can be expected all year round, most of them coming in the summer months. Louisiana is frequently plagued by hurricanes, with hurricanes in late winter and early spring.
Current Forecasts:
Louisiana’s Largest Cities
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | 343,829 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | 229,493 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Shreveport | 199,311 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Metairie | 138,481 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Lafayette | 120,623 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Lake Charles | 71,993 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Kenner | 66,702 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Bossier City | 61,315 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Monroe | 48,815 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Louisiana
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $3.50
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $5.08
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.81
- Milk (1 l): $1.17
- Bread (500 g): $3.10
- Rice (1 kg): $4.56
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.15
- Cheese (1 kg): $12.01
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $9.06
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $11.95
- Apples (1 kg): $4.16
- Bananas (1 kg): $1.57
- Oranges (1 kg): $4.10
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $4.22
- Potatoes (1 kg): $3.27
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $1.72
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $2.87
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $7.75
Food prices in the city of New Orleans valid in January 2021. Take these as a guide, they vary widely from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Louisiana
- Colors: blue, white, gold
- Fossil: palmoxylon (petrified palm wood)
- Insect: bee
- Musical instrument: melodeon (plucked harmonica)
- Roach: langusta
- Flower: magnolia
- Mass food: Natchitoches
- Mineral: sugar
- Motto: Union, justice and confidence
- Drink: milk
- Carnivore: Carolina rocket
- Fruit: strawberries
- Dog: Louisiana leopard dog
- Songs: “You Are My Sunshine”, “Give Me Louisiana”
- Snake: North American Alligator
- Bird: Brown pelican
- Fish: American osprey
- Mammal: Baribal bear
- Tree: two-rowed thistle
- Wildflower: Cosatrice
- Vegetable: sweet potato
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