Population: 4,342,3343 (1995)
Capital: Baton Rouge, Population 232,637 (1995)
Nickname: Pelican State
Year of Admission: April 30, 1812
Order of Admission: 18 |
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Area: 52,237 sq miles (135,294 sq kilometers) (the 31th biggest state).
Location: Louisiana is situated on the South of United States
Borders: Arkansas on the North, Mississippi on the East & Texas on the West
Climate: The climate of all the major regions of Louisiana is characterized by short mild winters and long, hot, and generally humid summers.Total annual precipitation, mostly in the form of rain, ranges from about 1,100 mm (about 48 in) in northwestern Louisiana to more than 1,500 mm (60 in) in the southeast. Snow, ice and hail are rare in Louisiana. Thunderstorms are frequent in July, which is the wettest month, and tropical storms and hurricanes sometimes strike the coast, usually between July and September. Droughts are seldom severe.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: New Orleans - -8 feet (-2.5 m)
Highest point: Driskill Mountain - 535 feet (163 m)
Land Area: 43,566 sq miles
Water area: 6,085 sq miles
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