FAST FACTS
What is the capital city of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge
What bird represents Louisiana?
Brown Pelican
Which large river runs through Louisiana?
Mississippi River
Which European country originally controlled Louisiana?
France
What is the largest city in Louisiana?
New Orleans
What is Louisiana’s nickname?
The Pelican State
What is the state flower?
Magnolia
What body of water borders Louisiana to the south?
Gulf of Mexico
What famous 1803 deal transferred Louisiana to the USA?
Louisiana Purchase
What famous festival takes place in New Orleans every year?
Mardi Gras
In what year did Louisiana become a U.S. state?
1812
What is the state tree?
Bald Cypress
What type of landscape is Louisiana famous for?
Swamps and wetlands
Which emperor sold Louisiana to the U.S.?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What type of music was born in New Orleans?
Jazz
What is the abbreviation for Louisiana?
LA
What animal is commonly associated with Louisiana wetlands?
American Alligator
Name one state that borders Louisiana.
Texas / Mississippi / Arkansas
What major city in Louisiana is known for its French roots?
New Orleans
What famous street is known for nightlife and music?
Bourbon Street
What is Louisiana’s state motto?
“Union, Justice, Confidence”
What seafood is strongly associated with Louisiana culture?
Crawfish
What is a “bayou”?
A slow-moving swampy river or wetland
What cultural mix defines Louisiana’s history?
French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences
What historic neighborhood is known for French-style buildings and balconies?
French Quarter