Louisiana - Wikipedia
2.2Exploration and colonization by Europeans. 2.3Expansion of slavery. 2.4Asylum and influence of Creoles from Saint-Domingue. 2.5Purchase by the United States. 2.6Statehood. 2.7Secession and the Civil War.

Louisiana.gov - The official website of Louisiana
Learn about the customs, traditions and values of Louisiana in the areas of arts, archaeology, historic preservation, folklife and the preservation of Louisiana French.

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

History of Louisiana - Wikipedia
The lower country of Louisiana (modern-day Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana) depended on the Illinois French for survival through much of the eighteenth century.

Welcome to Explore Louisiana
Immerse yourself in our rich history and vibrant culture, from the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail and scenic state parks to diverse museums and outdoor adventures.

Louisiana Maps & Facts - World Atlas
The State of Louisiana is located in the Gulf Coast (Deep South) region of the South-Central United States. Louisiana shares its borders with the State of Texas in the west, with Arkansas in the north, and with Mississippi in the east.

Louisiana - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louisiana (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 - Baton Rouge, Jazz & Mardi Gras | HISTORY
Louisiana sits above the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Mississippi River, bordered by Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east and Texas to the west.

Louisiana State Map | USA | Maps of Louisiana (LA)
Description: This map shows states boundaries, the state capital, parishes, parish seats, cities, towns, islands and lakes in Louisiana. You may download, print or use the above map for educational, personal and non-commercial purposes. Attribution is required.

Louisiana – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Louisiana is known for its unique history; oil, gas, and seafood empires; music, including blues and some of jazz's earliest forms; diverse cultural makeup, including the Cajun culture in the southwest and the once-dominant Creole culture; agriculture; and vast wetlands, swamps, and bayous.