| State Abbreviation |
LA |
| Statehood |
April 30, 1812 |
| State Capital |
Baton Rouge |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 51,840 sq miles; Land Only: 43,562 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
64 |
| State Population (2010) | 4,533,372 |
| Electoral Votes | 8 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
May 20, 2002 |
| State Motto |
Union, justice, confidence |
| State Flower |
Magnolia |
| State Bird |
Eastern Brown Pelican |
| Nickname |
Pelican State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
225, 318, 337, 504, 985 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| New Orleans | 343,829 |
| Baton Rouge | 229,493 |
| Shreveport | 199,311 |
| Metairie | 138,481 |
| Lafayette | 120,623 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
NFL: New Orleans Saints
NBA: New Orleans Hornets
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