Louisiana Facts:

Capital: Baton Rouge
State Abbreviation: LA
State Flower: Magnolia
State Bird: Eastern Brown Pelican
State Song: "Give Me Louisiana" and "You are my Sunshine"
2000 US Census Population: 4,468,976

Louisiana was the 18th State inducted into the Union on April 30th, 1812.  Some notable residents and natives include Louis Armstrong (Singer), Dorothy Lamour (Actress), Jerry Lee Lewis (Singer), Geoffrey Beene (Fashion Designer), Bryant Gumbel (TV Newscaster), and Truman Capote to name a few from this great state.