USA History
Louisiana
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: April 30, 1812
Capital: Baton Rouge
Known as: Pelican State
Motto: Union, justice, and confidence
Bird: Eastern (Louisiana) brown pelican
Insect: Honeybee
Flower: Magnolia bloom
Song: "Give Me Louisiana" and "You Are My Sunshine"
Tree: Bald Cypress
Area: 49,650Square miles
Number of Counties: 64 parishes
Highest point: 535 feet (Driskill Mountain)
Lowest point: -8 feet (New Orleans)