Flags of Louisiana

Louisiana is accepted in 1912. The Louisiana flag of the state represents a dark blue canvas on which the pelican in a nest is represented, feeding its nestlings. Under this composition the tape of white colour with a dark blue inscription is located: "Union, Justice, Trust". The pelican is an official emblem of Louisiana, a traditional symbol of the parental care. In this case it symbolizes the care of the state for its citizens. Louisiana is a state in the south of the USA, 18-th state that has entered into the Union. Its capital is Baton Rouge, and the largest city is New Orleans (before the Curtin hurricane). The population is 4,469 million people (22nd place in the USA). An official nickname of Louisiana is The State of pelicans.

In the past Louisiana was named an extensive territory near to coast of Mexican Gulf, supervised by the Frenchmen. After the formation of the USA the significant part of this territory became a state with the same name. In the West Louisiana borders with Texas, in the north - with Arkansas, in the east - with Mississippi, in the south the waters of Mexican gulf limit the territory. The territory of the state is distinctly subdivided on two parts - "top" and "bottom". The second is characterized by the abundance of the marshy lowlands.