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Louisiana Facts
| Area : | 48,523 sq mi |
| Population : | 4,219,973 (1990) |
| Capital : | Baton Rouge |
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| Statehood : | Apr. 30, 1812 (18th state) |
| Highest Point : | Driskill Mt., 535 ft |
| Lowest Point : | New Orleans, 5 ft below sea level |
| Nickname : | Pelican State |
| Motto : | Union, Justice and Confidence |
| Bird : | Eastern Brown Pelican |
| Flower : | Magnolia |
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