Louisiana is a southeastern U.S. state on the Gulf of Mexico. Its history as a melting pot of French, African, American and French-Canadian cultures is reflected in its Creole and Cajun cultures. The largest city, New Orleans, is known for its colonial-era French Quarter, raucous Mardi Gras festival, jazz music, Renaissance-style St. Louis Cathedral and wartime exhibits at the huge National WWII Museum.
The cost of living in Louisiana is 8% lower than the national average. Housing is 16% lower than the national average, while utilities are 12% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 4% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 4% lower.
Minimum wage: $7.25
Statehood: April 30, 1812
State Flag:
The flag of Louisiana consists of a heraldic charge called a "pelican in her piety," representing a mother pelican wounding her breast to feed her young from the blood. This symbol, emblematic of Christian charity, is also found on the state seal.
State Bird:
Brown Pelican
State Flower:
Magnolia
State Tree:
Bald Cypress
State Quarter:
Highlighted on the coin are an image of the pelican - Louisiana's state bird - a trumpet with musical notes, and the outline of the Louisiana Purchase territory.
Louisiana’s official state mammal, the Louisiana black bear (Ursus americanus luteolus) is also the state’s most recent conservation success story. One of 16 unique subspecies of the American black bear (Ursus americanus americanus) in North America, the Louisiana black bear was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1992. Years of overexploitation from bear hunting in the 19th and early 20th centuries and widespread deforestation from manufacturing of wood products and clearing lands for agriculture drastically reduced the population and distribution of Louisiana black bear. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of multiple stakeholders to monitor black bear population numbers, restore black bear habitat, and protect the subspecies for the long term, the Louisiana black bear has now recovered and was removed from the list in 2016. The Louisiana black bear’s recovery is a symbol of effective wildlife management approaches and the value of protection under the Endangered Species Act.
The swamp rabbit, also called the cane-cutter, is a large cottontail rabbit found in the swamps and wetlands of the southern United States. The species has a strong preference for wet areas, and it will take to the water and swim.
American Beaver
Alligator Snapping Turtle
The alligator snapping turtle is the largest species of freshwater turtle. Males typically weigh between 155 and 175 pounds (70 and 80 kilograms). Some myths claim that alligator snapping turtles are known to attack people, but this isn’t the case. But with a bite force of 1,000 pounds, their powerful jaws can snap through bone—so they should never be handled in the wild.
Alligator Snapping Turtle vs Common Snapping Turtle
Mississippi is a southern U.S. state with the Mississippi River to its west, the state of Alabama to its east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Its Mississippi Delta region is considered the birthplace of blues music, honored at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale. Also in the region is the Vicksburg National Military Park, preserving the site of a critical Civil War battle. Abbreviation: MS Capital: Jackson Temperature: 68 degrees, mostly cloudy Time: 1:00 (CST, 1 hour behind us) Nickname: It is nicknamed The “Magnolia State” because of the abundance of magnolia flowers and trees in the state. Population: 2.95 million (PA 12.8) Size: 48,430 sq mi (PA 46,000) Cost of living: $32,336 (PA $49,040) Minimum wage: $7.25 (PA $7.25) Statehood: December 10, 1817 State Flag: Mississippi’s state flag features a white magnolia blossom encircled by one gold star, 20 white stars, and the words “In God We Trust”. Stripes of red, gold, and blue are also featured....
Minnesota is a midwestern U.S. state bordering Canada and Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. The state contains more than 10,000 other lakes, including Lake Itasca, the Mississippi River’s primary source. The “Twin Cities” of Minneapolis and state capital Saint Paul are dense with cultural landmarks like the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Walker Art Center, a modern art museum. Abbreviation: MN Capital: Saint Paul Temperature: 9 degrees, mostly cloudy Time: 1:00 (CST, 1 hour behind us) Nickname: “The North Star State” Our state motto is 'L'Etoile du Nord' (translation: Star of the North) and we are the most Northerly of the contiguous United States. We are also known as 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes' (on our auto license plates) but the actual count is closer to 14,000. Population: 5.7 million (PA 12.8) Size: 86,943 sq mi (PA 46,000) Cost of living: $36,798 (PA $49,040) Minimum wage: $10.59 (PA $7.25) Statehood: May 11, 1958 State Flag: The pink-and-...
Illinois is a midwestern state bordering Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. Nicknamed "the Prairie State," it's marked by farmland, forests, rolling hills and wetlands. Chicago, one of the largest cities in the U.S, is in the northeast on the shores of Lake Michigan. It’s famous for its skyscrapers, such as sleek, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. Abbreviation: IL Capital: Springfield Temperature: 58 degrees, rain showers Time: 1:00pm (1 hour behind us) Nickname: The Prairie State This nickname was given to Illinois by the first settlers to arrive here due to the vast expanses of prairie . Population: 12.67 million (PA 12.8) Size: 57,915 sq mi (PA 46,000) Statehood: December 3, 1818 State Flag: State Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union. The state motto means that Illinois governs itself under the government of the United States . In the eagle's claws is a shield with thirteen bars and thirteen stars, this...
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