Louisiana
- Statehood Year:
- 1812
- Capital:
- Baton Rouge
- Largest Cities:
- New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport
- Abbreviation:
- LA
Louisiana is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the French Quarter, bayous, and Mississippi Delta. It has a population of 4,621,500.0,000, making it the 26.0000th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Baton Rouge. Louisiana has a energy and tourism-focused economy with strong shipping sector.