State Bird: Eastern Brown Pelican
Origin of state's name: Named in honor of France's King Louis XIV
Became a State: April 30, 1812 (18th)
State Motto: Union, justice, and confidence
Area: 51,843 sq. mi (31st)
Geographic State Center: Avoyelles, 3 miles southeast of Marksville
Highest Point: Driskill Mtn.; 535 feet (48th)
Lowest Point: at New Orleans; 8 feet below sea level (2nd)
Population: 4,468,976 (22nd)
Destiny
Year of birth: 1999
Parent's First Name: Misty & Jamey
Parent's Email Address: mhsweetred@aol.com
Language: English
