Louisiana [pronunciation 1] (French: Louisiane ⓘ; Spanish: Luisiana; Louisiana Creole: Lwizyàn) [b] is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, and Mississippi to the east.

Louisiana’s state government website provides a gateway to services provided by the executive, legislative and judicial branches.

6 days ago · Louisiana, constituent state of the United States of America. It is delineated from its neighbors—Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the west—by both natural and man-made boundaries. The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south. The capital is Baton Rouge.

Jan 30, 2024 · With an area of 135,658 sq. km, the State of Louisiana is the 19 th smallest and the 25 th most populous state in the USA. Located in the East Baton Rouge Parish, along the eastern shores of the Mississippi River is Baton Rouge – the capital and the second-largest city in …

Louisiana (pronounced /lōō-ē'zē-ăn'ə/) [8] is a state in the Southern United States of America. It had a population of 4,657,757 people in 2020. The state has a total area of about 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km 2). Louisiana is the 25th largest state by population and the 31st largest state by …

1 day ago · General Map of Louisiana, United States. The detailed map shows the US state of Louisiana with boundaries, the location of the state capital Baton Rouge, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, railroads and …

Nov 30, 2023 · Official Name: State of Louisiana. Organized as a territory: April 30, 1803. Entered Union (rank): April 30, 1812 (18th state) Present constitution adopted: 1974. State abbreviation/Postal code: La./LA. State Area Codes: 225, 318, 337, 504, 985. Nickname: The Pelican State. Origin of name: Named in honor of King Louis XIV of France.

Louisiana (French: Louisiane ⓘ; Spanish: Luisiana; Louisiana Creole: Lwizyàn) is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, and Mississippi to the east.

Nov 17, 2009 · Louisiana’s capital city is Baton Rouge. It is also home to the historic port city of New Orleans, which is famous for its unique cuisine, jazz and spectacular Mardi Gras festival. In its last...

Jan 21, 2025 · At least nine people are believed to have died as a result of the dangerous cold gripping much of the country, as a once-in-a-generation winter storm wreaks havoc on the Gulf Coast — a region ...