Louisiana

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Louisiana

Name

Louisiana

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Louisiana, part of the Deep South, borders Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Baton Rouge serves as the state capital, while New Orleans is its most populous city, reflecting its French colonial past. The state's unique geography is shaped by the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

Statistics

Area

135,382.00 km²

Population

4,657,757

Location