This Southern State borders 3 other states, Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi, and also features the 5 th longest coastline, extending 397 miles along the Gulf of Mexico. The capital city is Baton Rouge and the largest metropolitan area is New Orleans. Other prominent cities include Shreveport and Lafayette.
Forests cover over one-half of the state and the bald cypress is the official state tree.
Louisiana also features a large stretch of the Mississippi River, which winds its way forming much of the state's border with the state of Mississippi. Hurricanes and heavy storms originating from the Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean occasionally hit the coastal areas of Louisiana. Travel50.Com Home . Copyright and Disclaimer 1999, iPrime. Com Corporation .