LOUISIANA (LA)
Pelican State

Population (2003): 4,496,334 (24nd)
Area: 51,840 sq. mi. (31st) (134,265 sq. km.)
Flower: Magnolia
Bird: Eastern brown pelican
Tree: Cypress
Song: "Give Me Louisiana"
Entered Union: April 30, 1812 (18th)
Capital: Baton Rouge
Largest Cities (with pop.): New Orleans, 473,681; Baton Rouge, 225,702; Shreveport, 199,033

Important Products: natural gas, oil, chemicals, transportation equipment, paper, food products, cotton, fish

Places to Visit: Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Zoo and Gardens, both New Orleans