Louisiana

=Louisiana=

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About Louisiana
Its name comes from the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten," or "land of tomorrow." Daniel Boone and other frontiersmen settled in Kentucky in 1769. Admitted into the Union in 1792, Kentucky is the 15th state and the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains. It is known as the "Bluegrass State" because of the blue blossoms of the lush grass around Lexington. Kentucky is one of the border states that lie between the North and the South. Rich tobacco fields and champion race horses have long been symbols of Kentucky. Today, Kentucky is associated with coal mines, horse farms ,and racing. Each May, huge crowds in Louisville thrill to the excitement of the Kentucky Derby horse race, America's most prestigious horse race. Visitors to Kentucky may choose from many scenic attractions, recreational facilities and historic sites.

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Symbols of Louisiana
**The design consists of the pelican group from the state seal, in white and gold, and a white ribbon bearing the state motto, "Union, Justice, and Confidence", on a field of a solid blue. **

Source: [|http://www.50states.com/flag/LAflag.htm]



State Seal

 * Capital:** Baton Rouge
 * Nickname:** Pelican State
 * Motto:** Union, justice, and confidence
 * Statehood:** April 30, 1812 (18th)
 * Land Area**: 43,566 sq. mi.; 33rd largest
 * Bird:** Eastern Brown Pelican
 * Flower:** Magnolia (magnolia)
 * Tree**: Bald Cypress (taxodium distichum)
 * Song:** Give Me Louisiana

Source: [|http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/louisiana.html]

Population & Cities

 * Population:** 4,468,97
 * Largest City:** New Orleans
 * Second Largest City**: Baton Rouge
 * Persons Per Square Mile**: 103

Source: [|http://www.census.gov/schools/facts/louisiana.html]

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