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Louisiana

Louisiana

Louisiana is a state located in the southern United States bordered by Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with lengthy, hot, humid summers and short, mild winters.

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About Louisiana

The United States purchased the area of Louisiana from France under the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The price was $11,250,000 (60 million francs) as well as $3,750,000 (18 million francs) in cancellation debts. This is the equivalency of $219 million in today’s dollars.

The purchase also included Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, parts of Minnesota west of the Mississippi River, a large portion of North Dakota, the majority of South Dakota, northeastern New Mexico, portions of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado east of the Continental Divide, and Louisiana west of the Mississippi River. The Louisiana Purchase also included the city of New Orleans, LA. Louisiana was admitted to the union on April 30, 1812 as the 18th state with a total land area of 51,843 sq miles.

The capital city of Louisiana is Baton Rouge with the largest city being New Orleans. Louisiana is also know at The Pelican State. The state bird is the Brown Pelican, the state flower is the Magnolia, and the state tree is the Bald Cypress. The state motto of Louisiana is
Union, Justice, and Confidence.

Louisiana has a rich history with attractions for the whole family. In the largest city, New Orleans, see the city on a Ninth Ward Rebirth Bike Tour. This tour not only shows damage from Hurricane Katrina, but the uplifting rebuilding. Learn about the local culinary arts with a day long cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Learn to cook local favorites like jambalaya, shrimp Creole and gumbo. Enjoy a day in Baton Rouge at the Baton Rouge Zoo. This zoo features 944 animals and birds, a children's area, and tram and train rides.
In Shreveport try your local at the Sam’s Town Casino or one of the area’s many casinos.

Some Famous people from Louisiana:

*Fats Domino-Pianist, singer, and songwriter. Born in New Orleans, LA.
*Trace Adkins-American country music artist. Born in Springhill, LA.
*Harry Connick, Jr.-American singer, actor, composer, and pianist. Born in New Orleans, LA
*Bryant Gumbel-TV newscaster. Born in New Orleans, LA.
*Jerry Lee Lewis-Singer and pianist. Born in Ferriday, LA.
*Reese Witherspoon-Actress and film producer. Born in New Orleans, LA.
*Louis Armstrong, born in New Orleans, LA.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Jordan Jefferson #9 of the Louisiana State University Tigers warms up prior to playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 08: Louisiana State University Tigers fan cheer from a balcony in the French Quarter on January 8, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU and Alabama will play in the BCS National Championship on January 9th.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide shakes hands with head coach Les Miles of the Louisiana State University Tigers afterthe 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alabama won the game by a score of 22-0.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 09: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks a tackle from Barkevious Mingo #49 of the Louisiana State University Tigers on his way to a 34-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter during the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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