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'''Louisiana''' is located in the Southern region of the [[United States]] and on April 30, 1812 became the eighteenth state to enter into the union. Louisiana was named after the French king [[Louis XIV]]. The current governor of Louisiana is [[Bobby Jindal]], a [[Republican Party|Republican]].
'''Louisiana''' is located in the Southern region of the [[United States]] and on April 30, 1812 became the eighteenth state to enter into the union. Louisiana was named after the French king [[Louis XIV]]. The current governor of Louisiana is [[Bobby Jindal]], a [[Republican Party|Republican]].
The capital of the state is [[Baton Rouge]], and its largest city is [[New Orleans]].
The capital of the state is [[Baton Rouge]], and its largest city is [[New Orleans]]. [[Shreveport]] ranks third, and [[Lafayette]] fourth among incorporated municipalities. [[Lake Charles]] is seventh in ranking. If Metairie and Metairie Terrace in Jefferson Parish, which are unincorporated, are considered, Lafayette is ranked sixth.
The state Constitution of Louisiana, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says:
The state Constitution of Louisiana, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says: