Louisiana

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LOUISIANA THE PELICAN STATE you you can tell a lot about Louisiana by its history and its people The state has an especially rich history Its people are a wild mix from many different lands This combination gives Louisiana a jazzy let the good times roll spirit Louisiana is an important trade center The mighty Mississippi River flows through the state and empties into the Gulf of Mexico Many ships use the river to transport goods making Louisiana a gateway to the rest of the world In fact more cargo tonnage is handled by Louisiana ports than most others in the nation Louisiana's location next to the Gulf of Mexico also brings great danger Destructive hurricanes often pound the state But Louisiana always picks itself up cleans itself off and looks to better times Louisiana is nicknamed The Pelican State Brown pelicans are often found on the beaches and waterways of the state's southern coast Ships from around the world travel to New Orleans and other Louisiana ports to deliver and receive goods LOUISIANA 4 4