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It is bathed in the south by the Gulf of Mexico and abuts the states of Mississippi to the east, Arkansas to the north and Texas to the west. The capital is the city of Baton Rouge. Louisiana occupies the right bank of the lower Mississippi valley (the lower Mississippi) and encompasses its immense delta (38 850 km ²).

The State extends over two regions: to the north, a sector of low hills between 20 m and 50 m in altitude; to the south, a domain located at sea level, poorly drained numerous bayous (relics of old Mississippi arms) and numerous rambling rivers (Red, Ouachita, Atchafalaya). The region, moreover, is covered with wood (50% of the total area) and swamps that protect alligators. The lagoons, isolated by coastal ropes, were arranged to constitute a major waterway between the Gulf of Mexico and the continent: the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway; this, whose lowest points are below sea level, skirts the coast from Texas to Florida and plays an important economic role. Mississippi natural surveys protect populations, roads and cultures. The increased river bed, important containment work (3 220 km of surveys) was carried out to protect the plain against the floods of the Mississippi.

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Louisiana is a state in the southern United States on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The largest city is New Orleans and the most famous river is the Mississippi, which flows into the sea here. Louisiana's heraldic bird is the pelican, hence the nickname Pelican State.

Swamps and Coast - Wildlife and wide beaches

Inland Louisiana is a swampy area. Especially the deep south is criss-crossed by many swamp areas. In the east of the state lies the Mississippi, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico in the south. In addition to the Mississippi, the region is also crossed by many other rivers. The other rivers also flow into the Gulf. For example the Red River and the Ouachita River.

In the north of the country there is a higher area, which is not characterized by swamps. The highest point here is Driskill Mountain at 163 m above sea level.

Louisiana's coast is suffering from severe erosion. The beach is being worn away faster here than in many other places in the world. Because of this phenomenon, more and more people have to leave their old homes and move to the hinterland. Scientists state that this phenomenon is mainly related to rising sea levels.

The weather in Louisiana is characterized by a subtropical climate and storms. The area is repeatedly hit by hurricanes. One major disaster was caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Large parts of Louisiana were destroyed, and New Orleans was also badly affected.

Louisiana's capital is not New Orleans but Baton Rouge to the north. The city is much smaller than New Orleans, but is still Louisiana's second largest city.

Louisiana's history - upheavals and changes

The first Europeans in the region were the Spaniards. Hernando de Soto explored the region for the crown. France occupied and claimed the area, naming the colony Louisiana after their King Louis XIV.

In the Louisiana Purchase, the United States acquired the area and thus expanded significantly. During the civil war the state belonged to the southern states. Many plantation owners were positive about slavery and fought for the preservation of the old order.

Louisiana produced many famous people. Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans in 1901. The city is considered the cradle of jazz. Other celebrities include Reese Witherspoon and sisters Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears.