Louisiana: state flag, capital and facts
Louisiana is a US state in the South region. Its capital is Baton Rouge, and its postal abbreviation is LA. Known as the Pelican State, it joined the Union on April 30, 1812 as the 18th state. Its largest city is New Orleans.
The Louisiana state flag shows a pelican feeding her young on a blue field above the motto "Union, Justice, Confidence".
Louisiana at a glance
- Capital
- Baton Rouge
- Largest city
- New Orleans
- Nickname
- The Pelican State
- Statehood
- April 30, 1812 (18th state)
- Region
- South
- Postal abbreviation
- LA
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge.
Louisiana is in the South region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for Louisiana is LA.
Louisiana is known as the Pelican State.
Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812.
Louisiana shares a land border with Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.
The flag of Louisiana shows a pelican feeding her young on a blue field above the motto "Union, Justice, Confidence".