Louisiana (4)
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Entered the Union: April 30, 1812 (18th State)
Louisiana Capital City: Baton Rouge
Lagest Cities in Louisiana: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, LaFayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Houma
Bordering States: Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas
Louisiana 2013 Population (Estimate): 4,625,470
Louisiana 2010 Population (Estimate): 4,533,372
Origin of State Name: In honor of Louis XIV of France
State Motto: Union, justice, and confidence
Louisiana Nickname: Pelican State