Louisiana

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Capital:   Baton Rouge State Abbreviation:   LA State Bird:   Eastern Brown Pelican State Flower:   Magnolia Nickname:   Pelican State Borders:   This state is bordered by Texas on the west, the Gulf of Mexico on the south, Arkansas on the north, and Mississippi on the east.

Largest Cities: 1.   New Orleans 2.   Baton Rouge 3.   Shreveport 4.   Metairie 5.   Lafayette 6.   Lake Charles 7.   Kenner 8.   Bossier City 9.   Monroe 10.   Alexandria 11.   Marrero 12.   New Iberia 13.   Houma 14.   Chalmette 15.   Laplace