Louisiana

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Louisiana is a state in the South of the United States of America.

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas, to the north by Arkansas, to the east by the state of Mississippi, and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.

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Regions

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Cities

Baton Rouge: The state capital
Lafayette: The center of Cajun Country
Lake Charles
Monroe
New Orleans: The state's largest city and top tourist destination.
Shreveport: The biggest city of North Louisiana

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Other destinations

Alexandria, Louisiana
Chalmette: Site of the Battle of New Orleans National Monument
Covington
Houma
Mandeville: On the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, across from New Orleans
Natchitoches: An early French colonial settlement
Slidell
Terrebonne Parish

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Understand

Louisiana is known for its bayous, plantations along the Mississippi River, the Cajun culture in the South-West part of the state, and the Creole culture of the New Orleans area.

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Talk

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Get in

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Get around

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See

Avery Island, A few miles southwest of New Iberia is Avery Island, home of the McIlhenny Tabasco factory and a wildlife sanctuary. The island is actually an eight-mile deep salt dome. Visitors can drive and walk through 250 acres of subtropical jungle flora with an amazing array of wildlife.
Wildlife Gardens, The Wildlife Gardens at 5306 North Black Bayou Drive, Gibson, consist of 30 acres of preserved swamp, where you can walk around a nature trail on shady paths. Apart from the natural wildlife there are ostriches, bobcats, nutria and alligators on display in cages and paddocks and peacocks roam the grounds. Bed and breakfast accommodation is available in four small 'trapper's cabins', adjacent to a small swamp. Each has its own front porch overlooking the water and ideal for gator watching. Staying overnight is a unique experience that kids will love. http://www.wildlifegardens.com

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