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LOUISIANA
STATE Overview
State Capital
Baton Rouge
Year Admitted
April 30, 1812
State Order
18
State Nickname
The Pelican State
State Tree
Bald Cypress
State Animal
Black Bear
State Bird
Brown Pelican

State Fish
White Crappie
State Flower
Magnolia
State Crop
Sugar Cane is the leading crop. Soybeans, cotton, rice, and more.
State Landmarks
Bourbon Street, French Quarter, Jackson Square, The Garden District, St Louis Cathedral, & the National World War II Museum
State Facts
The Creole and Cajun cultures emerge during the very large Mardi Gras Jazz Music Festival.

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