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Louisiana's Top State Facts: Louisiana Office of Tourism: Population: 4,468,976 Governor: Kathleen Babineaux Blanco ( to January 2008) Entered the Union: April 30, 1812 As the: 18th state Motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence
Nickname: Pelican State, Sportsman's Paradise, Creole State, and Sugar State Flower: Magnolia Bird: Pelican Song: Give Me Louisiana and You Are My Sunshine Sports Teams: New Orleans Saints (Football) Origin of Name: Named in honor of Louis XIV of France Major Industries: Manufacturing, minerals, petroleum products, Fishing, Tourism
Historical Sites: French Quarter (New Orleans), Plantation Homes, Cajun country (Mississippi delta region), Chalmette National Historical Park Points of Interest: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve, Kisatchie National Forest, Confederate Museum (New Orleans), Superdome (New Orleans) Bordering States: Arkansas; Mississippi; Texas
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