Post on 20-Jan-2016
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Union, Justice and confidence
State flags
In white and gold, and a white ribbon saying the motto: union, justice and confidence.
State Symbols
State flower: magnolia
State fruit: strawberries
State mammal: black bear
State bird: The Brown Pelican
Border states of Louisiana: Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi
Capital city: Baton Rouge
# of counties: 20
Geography:
Catahoula lake, Red River…
Louisiana’s Economy:
Agriculture - 60% generated in crops and 40% in livestock
Manufacturing – Chemicals: fertilizers, paint, plastics soap
Services- Health care, Hotels, Law firms, repair shops…
Other- Finance , insurance, and Real Estate Sector
Climate of Baton Rouge:
Average Max. Temperature [f]
102 degrees
Average min. Temperature [f]
8 degrees
Average Total Precipitation [in.]
60.8 inches
Average Total Snowfall [in.]
0.2 inches
Population: 4,468,976
Admission to union: April 30, 1812 18th State
Highest point: 535ft.
Lowest point: -8 ft [New Orleans]
Population: 4,468,976