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Facts About Louisiana
Louisiana is one of the mort beautiful and nature blessed states in the US. There are so many interesting facts about Louisiana that it would only make one want to visit this beautiful place even more. Did you know that the world famous Mardi Gras festival is celebrated in New Orleans? It is an age old revelry custom that was first celebrated in southern parts of Europe and today, it is celebrated in this southern state of America. It is celebrated just before starting of Lent. |
The Battle of New Orleans was responsible for making Andrew Jackson, one of the president’s of the US, a hero. It was fought soon after the World War II. Louisiana was a state that was named after King Louis XIV. The tallest building in Louisiana is known as Capitol Building. It is about 450 feet in height, and it has 34 floors.
Louisiana has political sub divisions called the parishes and does not have any counties. It has the highest population of Cajuns and Acadians who were actually pushed out of Canada in the 17th century. The Superdome, which is in New Orleans, is the biggest steel dome to be constructed in the world. The longest bridge, the Matrie, runs across Lake PontCartrian and is one of the important causeways in the US. Louisiana also has the world’s largest fresh water basin known as the Martin Parish. It is a major recreation and holiday zone. Jennings in Louisiana is called the garden spot of the state, and one can find the most beautiful landscaped garden front here.
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