State Symbols Guide

Louisiana

The South State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
LA
Capital
Baton Rouge
Population
4,657,757
Statehood
1812
Region
South
Symbols
1
Louisiana flag

Official State Symbols

Brown Pelican
State Bird

Brown Pelican

Adopted 1966

Pelecanus occidentalis

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Louisiana
Abbreviation
LA
Capital City
Baton Rouge
Population
4,657,757
Statehood Date
April 30, 1812
Region
South
Number of Symbols
1

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