Louisiana
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Abbreviation: LA

Admitted to Union: April 30, 1812 (18th state)

Capitol: Baton Rouge

Climate: Subtropical

State Seal: A pelican and her nest, surrounded by the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" and the words "State of Louisiana".

Flag: A pelican feeding its young against a field of blue. Official Colors: Blue, White, and Gold

Federal Delegation: Two U.S. Senators, Seven members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nine Electoral Votes

Government: State Constitution of 1974 provides for 3 branches of government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. The Executive Branch is headed by the governor who is elected for a four year term. The Judicial branch is headed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Legislative branch consists of 39 State Senators and 105 State Representatives. All are elected for four year terms.

Motto: Union, Justice, Confidence

Nickname: Pelican State

Political Subdivisions: 64 parishes (analogous to counties in other states)

Population: 4,468,976 (2000 Census estimate)

State Bird: Eastern Brown Pelican

State Dog: Catahoula Leopard Dog

State Flower: Magnolia.

State Wildflower: Louisiana Iris

State Insect: Honey Bee

State Seal: A pelican and her nest, surrounded by the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" and the words "State of Louisiana".

State Songs: "Give Me Louisiana" (Doralise Fontane)

"You Are My Sunshine" (Jimmie Davis)

Second State Song: "State March Song" (Jimmie Davis)

State Environmental Song: "Gifts of the Earth" (Frances LeBeau)

State Tree: Bald Cypress

Other State Symbols: Reptile: alligator. Mammal: black bear. Musical Instrument: diatonic accordion. Freshwater fish: white perch. Fossil: petrified palmwood. Drink: milk. Gemstone: agate.

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