Louisiana: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Pelican State |
|---|---|
| Capital | Baton Rouge |
| Population1 | (2020) 4,657,757; (2024 est.) 4,597,740 |
| Governor | Jeffrey Landry (Republican) |
| Date Of Admission | April 30, 1812 |
| U.S. Senators | Bill Cassidy (Republican) ⢠John Kennedy (Republican) |
| State Nickname | Pelican State ⢠Creole State ⢠Sugar State |
| State Motto | "Union, Justice, and Confidence" |
| State Bird | eastern brown pelican |
| State Flower2 | southern magnolia ⢠Louisiana iris |
| State Song | âGive Me Louisianaâ ⢠âYou Are My Sunshineâ |
| Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives | 6 (of 435) |
| Time Zone | Central (GMT â 6 hours) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 135,651 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 52,375 |
| 1Excluding military abroad.2The Louisiana iris is the state wildflower. | |
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