| Abbreviation | LA |
| Admitted to Union | April 30, 1812 (18th state) |
| Capitol | Baton Rouge |
| Climate | Subtropical |
| State Seal | A pelican and her nest, surrounded by the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" and the words "State of Louisiana" |
| Flag | A pelican feeding its young against a field of blue |
| Official Colors | Blue, White, and Gold |
| Federal Delegation | Two U.S. Senators, Seven members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nine Electoral Votes |
| Government | State Constitution of 1974 provides for 3 branches of government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. The Executive Branch is headed by the governor who is elected for a four year term. The Judicial branch is headed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Legislative branch consists of 39 State Senators and 105 State Representatives. All are elected for four year terms. |
| Motto | Union, Justice, Confidence |
| Nickname | Pelican State |
| Political Subdivisions | 64 parishes (analogous to counties in other states) |
| Population | 4,468,976 (2000 Census estimate) |
| State Bird | Eastern Brown Pelican |
| State Dog | Catahoula Leopard Dog |
| State Flower | Magnolia |
| State Insect | Honey Bee |
| State Seal | A pelican and her nest, surrounded by the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" and the words "State of Louisiana" |
| State Songs | "Give Me Louisiana" (Doralise Fontane) "You Are My Sunshine" (Jimmie Davis) |
| State Tree | Bald Cypress |
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