Findind Louisiana leading online directory that provides useful information and services to Louisiana including science, environment, travel, shopping, education, art, health, beauty, government and others.   Submit a Site   About Louisiana Home > About Louisiana Capital City: Baton Rouge Economy: Oil and petrochemicals, agriculture, timber, fishing and tourism. Language Description: English. Passport/Visa U.S.: Canadians need to show proof of citizenship accompanied by a photo ID (we recommend a passport). Reconfirm travel document requirements with your carrier prior to departure. Population: 4,468,976 Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant), though most major religions are represented Time Zone: 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-6 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October Voltage Requirements: 110 volts Governor: Kathleen Blanco, D (to Jan. 2008) Lieut. Governor: Mitch Landrieu, D (to Jan. 2008) Senators: John B. Breaux, D (to Jan. 2005); Mary Landrieu, D (to Jan. 2009) Secy. of State: W. Fox McKeithen, R (to Jan. 2008) Treasurer: John Neely Kennedy, D (to Jan. 2008) Atty. General: Charles C. Foti, Jr., D (to Jan. 2008) Organized as territory: March 26, 1804 Entered Union (rank): April 30, 1812 (18) Present constitution adopted: 1974 Motto: Union, justice, and confidence State Symbols: flower magnolia (1900) tree bald cypress (1963) bird eastern brown pelican (1958) songs “Give Me Louisiana” and “You Are My Sunshine” Nickname: Pelican State Origin of name: In honor of Louis XIV of France 10 largest cities (2000): New Orleans, 484,674; Baton Rouge, 227,818; Shreveport, 200,145; Lafayette, 110,257; Lake Charles, 71,757; Kenner, 70,517; Bossier City, 56,461; Monroe, 53,107; Alexandria, 46,342; New Iberia, 32,623 Land area: 43,562 sq mi. (112,826 sq km) Geographic center: In Avoyelles Parish, 3 mi. SE of Marksville Number of parishes (counties): 64 Largest parish by population and area: Orleans, 476,492 (2001); Vernon, 1,328 sq mi. State forests: 1 (8,000 ac.) State parks: 30 (13,932 ac.) Residents: Louisianan, Louisianian   Home  About Us   Submit a Site   Link to Us   Contact us  Disclaimer   Privacy Policy Information contained herein is deemed accurate and correct, but no warranty is implied or given. © Copyright GreatLouisiana.com, Inc., 2004. All rights reserved. Louisiana web directory links to lots of interesting websites in Louisiana help and guide you to obtain local information including shopping, art, sports, real estate and more links on GreatLouisiana.com.