Louisiana was named after Louis XIV, King of France from 1643 to 1715.When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane. [28] The suffix –ana (or –ane) is a Latin suffix that can refer to "information relating to a particular individual, subject, or place."

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

4 天之前 · 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.

Immerse yourself in our rich history and vibrant culture, from the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail and scenic state parks to diverse museums and outdoor adventures. Experience the state's unique music, savor local flavors on the Culinary Trail and explore endless attractions like biking, fishing and local libations.

2024年1月30日 · 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 …

2023年11月30日 · Louisiana is a state in the southeastern United States. It is bordered by Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the southwest. Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Louisiana information resource links to state homepage, symbols, flags, maps, constitutions, representitives, songs, birds, flowers, trees

2025年1月2日 · Louisiana is known for its unique history, its oil/gas and seafood empires, its music, its diverse cultural make-up, including the Cajun culture of Southwest Louisiana and its once dominant Creole culture, its vast wetlands, swamps, bayous, and its sugar & cotton plantations along its waterways.

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 …

2009年11月17日 · 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...