Louisiana | History, Map, Population, Cities, & Facts

flag of Louisiana Seal of Louisiana The brown pelican is Louisiana's state bird. The magnolia is the state flower of Louisiana. See all mediaCapital: Baton RougePopulation: (2020) 4,657,757; (2023 est.) 4,573,749Governor: Jeffrey Landry (Republican)Date Of Admission: April 30, 1812U.S. Senators: Bill Cassidy (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Recent NewsMay 17, 2024, 9:54 PM ET (AP)Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4May 15, 2024, 6:30 PM ET (AP)Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district in 2024 voteMay 14, 2024, 5:02 PM ET (AP)Storms kill a pregnant woman in Louisiana, adding to the region's recent weather woesMay 12, 2024, 2:29 PM ET (AP)Louisiana jury convicts 1 ex-officer and acquits another in 2022 shooting deathMay 10, 2024, 10:30 PM ET (AP)'Where's Ronald Greene's justice?': 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist's deadly arrestLouisiana, constituent state of the...