Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Louisiana is the 31st most extensive and the 25th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties. The largest parish by population is East Baton Rouge Parish, and the largest by land area is Cameron Parish. The two "Deltas" are located in Monroe, the parish seat of Union Parish, Shreveport, the parish seat of Caddo Parish, and Alexandria, the parish seat of Rapides Parish, for the small Delta, and Monroe, Lake Charles, and New Orleans for the large Delta. They are referred to as Deltas because they form a perfect triangle shape when the points are lined up.
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Houma, United States Of America
Houma is a small city (about 40,000 people, not including suburbs) in south central Louisiana. It is the seat and largest city in Terrebonne Parish, and the ... more
Lake Charles, United States Of America
Lake Charles [1] is in the Acadiana region of Louisiana and is well known for gaming and the great outdoors, culinary delights and rhythm and blues. There are ... more
Monroe, United States Of America
There is more than one place called Monroe:
Morgan City, United States Of America
There is more than one place called Morgan City:
Lafayette, United States Of America
Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. The city of Lafayette is the fourth-largest in the state, with a population of ... more
Ruston, United States Of America
Ruston is a city in Louisiana. Home to Louisiana Tech University.
Shreveport, United States Of America
Shreveport [1] is the largest city in north Louisiana. It is located in the area of the state designated as Sportsman's Paradise. Many lakes and rivers are in ... more
Baton Rouge, United States Of America
Baton Rouge is the capital of the State of Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, the city is the second largest in the state, and has a population of ... more
New Orleans, United States Of America
New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, ... more
