State Flower: Magnolia Blossom
State Wildflower: Louisiana Iris
State Capital: Baton Rouge
State Nickname: "The Pelican State"
State Abbreviation: LA
Largest City: New Orleans
Number of Counties: 64
Neighbors: Arkansas, Mississippi & Texas
Top Landmarks: Bourbon Street, Red River District, French Quarter
Noteworthy Bodies of Water: Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River & Lake Pontchartrain
Name of Residence: Louisianans
State Motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence
Popular Foods: Cajun, Gumbo, Etoufee, Beignets
Louisiana became the 18th U.S. state on April 30, 1812.