Louisiana

Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties. The largest parish by population is Jefferson Parish, and the largest by land area is Cameron Parish.

 

Also known as : The Pelican State
Capital : Bâton-Rouge
Largest city : La Nouvelle-Orléans
Population : 4 468 976
Abbreviation : LA
Main cities : New-Orleans, Bâton-Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles