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 …
Louisiana | History, Map, Population, Cities, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 14, 2024 · 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 …
About Louisiana - The official website of Louisiana
Through much of its early history Louisiana was a trading and financial center, and the fertility of its land made it one of the richest regions in America as first indigo then sugar and cotton rose …
History of Louisiana - Wikipedia
Louisiana became part of the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803. The U.S. would divide that area into two territories, the Territory of Orleans, which formed what would become the …
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...
Louisiana Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Jan 30, 2024 · Louisiana, a state in the United States, shares its borders with Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Texas to the west. The state …
Louisiana summary | Britannica
Louisiana, State, southern U.S. Area: 52,375 sq mi (135,651 sq km). Population: (2020) 4,657,757; (2023 est.) 4,573,749. Capital: Baton Rouge. Louisiana lies on the Gulf of Mexico …
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 …
Louisiana - Wikiwand
Louisiana is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, and Mississippi to t...
Louisiana ‑ Baton Rouge, Jazz & Mardi Gras - HISTORY
Nov 17, 2009 · Louisiana became a U.S. territory as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and was admitted to the Union in 1812. The birthplace of jazz, the state is known for its Mardi Gras …