Louisiana - Wikipedia
WEBLouisiana[pronunciation 1] (French: Louisiane [lwizjan] ⓘ; Spanish: Luisiana [lwiˈsjana]; Louisiana Creole: Lwizyàn) [b] is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the west, Arkansas to …
Louisiana | History, Map, Population, Cities, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Louisiana, constituent state of the United States of America. It is delineated from its neighbors—Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the west—by both natural and man-made boundaries. The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south. The capital is Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Louisiana, a state in the United States, shares its borders with Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Texas to the west. The state covers an area of 51,840 mi 2 (134,264 km 2).
Louisiana Purchase - Wikipedia
WEBThe Louisiana Purchase (French: Vente de la Louisiane, lit. 'Sale of Louisiana') was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from the French First Republic in 1803. This consisted of most of the land in the Mississippi River's drainage basin west of …
History of Louisiana - Wikipedia
WEBLouisiana became part of the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803. The U.S. would divide that area into two territories, the Territory of Orleans, which formed what would become the boundaries of Louisiana, and the District of Louisiana. Louisiana was admitted as the 18th state of the United States on April 30, 1812.
About Louisiana - The official website of Louisiana
WEBThrough much of its early history Louisiana was a trading and financial center, and the fertility of its land made it one of the richest regions in America as first indigo then sugar and cotton rose to prominence in world markets. Many Louisiana planters were among the wealthiest men in America.
Louisiana ‑ Baton Rouge, Jazz & Mardi Gras - HISTORY
WEBNov 17, 2009 · Louisiana became a U.S. territory as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and was admitted to the Union in 1812. The birthplace of jazz, the state is known for its Mardi Gras festival.
Louisiana – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBLouisiana (French: La Louisiane) is a state in the South of the United States of America that is known for its culture that dominates in the New Orleans part of the state. The state of Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas, to the north by Arkansas, to the east by the state of Mississippi, and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
Louisiana - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBLouisiana (pronounced /lōō-ē'zē-ăn'ə/) [8] is a state in the Southern United States of America. It had a population of 4,657,757 people in 2020. The state has a total area of about 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km 2). Louisiana is the 25th largest state by population and the 31st largest state by area.
Louisiana summary | Britannica
WEBLouisiana, State, southern U.S. Area: 52,375 sq mi (135,651 sq km). Population: (2020) 4,657,757; (2023 est.) 4,573,749. Capital: Baton Rouge. Louisiana lies on the Gulf of Mexico and is bordered by Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas.