Louisiana - Wikipedia
Louisiana is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi river system and the Gulf of Mexico. Its location and biodiversity attracted various indigenous groups thousands of years before Europeans arrived in the 17th century.
Louisiana.gov - The official website of Louisiana
Louisiana’s state government website provides a gateway to services provided by the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Louisiana | History, Map, Population, Cities, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Louisiana, constituent state of the United States of America. It is delineated from its neighbors—Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the west—by both natural and man-made boundaries. The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south. The capital is Baton Rouge.
Welcome to Explore Louisiana
Immerse yourself in our rich history and vibrant culture, from the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail and scenic state parks to diverse museums and outdoor adventures. Experience the state's unique music, savor local flavors on the Culinary Trail and explore endless attractions like biking, fishing and local libations.
Louisiana Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Jan 30, 2024 · With an area of 135,658 sq. km, the State of Louisiana is the 19 th smallest and the 25 th most populous state in the USA. Located in the East Baton Rouge Parish, along the eastern shores of the Mississippi River is Baton Rouge – the capital and the second-largest city in …
New Orleans - Wikipedia
New Orleans [a] (commonly known as NOLA or The Big Easy among other nicknames) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana.With a population of 383,997 according to the 2020 U.S. census, [8] it is the most populous city in Louisiana and the French Louisiana region; [9] the third-most populous …
Louisiana | State Facts & History - Infoplease
Nov 30, 2023 · Louisiana is a state in the southeastern United States. It is bordered by Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the southwest. Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Louisiana Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
Louisiana is called the Pelican State because of its state bird. Louisiana is bordered by Arkansas in the north, Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico in the east, the Gulf of Mexico in the south,...
With Spotlight on New Orleans, Louisiana Moves Homeless Out …
1 day ago · With the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras coming, Gov. Jeff Landry is using the emergency order from the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street to remove the homeless from downtown. By Rick Rojas and ...
Louisiana - Wikitravel
Jan 2, 2025 · Louisiana is known for its unique history, its oil/gas and seafood empires, its music, its diverse cultural make-up, including the Cajun culture of Southwest Louisiana and its once dominant Creole culture, its vast wetlands, swamps, bayous, and its sugar & cotton plantations along its waterways.