Louisiana, LA

About Louisiana

• • Musician Kix Brooks, of Brooks & Dunn fame, was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
• • Jazz music, a uniquely American art form, originated in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• • Oil discovery in the early 20th century boosted Louisiana's economy significantly.
• • Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. that doesn't have counties; it has parishes.
• • Hurricane Katrina devastated much of Louisiana in 2005, causing widespread destruction.
• • Named after King Louis XIV of France, Louisiana was established in 1682.
• • Louisiana's population is around 4.6 million, smaller than Kentucky's.
• • New Orleans sits at an average elevation of 5 feet below sea level.
• • Louisiana's economy relies heavily on the oil and gas industry.
• • Being in Louisiana is a mix of lively celebration and laid-back Southern charm.
• • The New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010, a historic moment for the state.
• • LSU's football rivalry with Alabama is one of the most intense in college sports.

Artists From Louisiana

Songs About Louisiana

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