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Louisiana was named for King Louis XIV of France. French explorer Sieur de La Salle claimed the valley of the Mississippi for France in 1682, calling it La Louisiane ("Land of Louis").
It is a corruption of the French name of La Louisianemeaning "Land of Louis" as the area had been named by La Salle in honor of King Louis XIV.
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What is Louisiana's official name?
Louisiana's official name is Louisiana, there is no other name that it has. The state was named after King Louis XIV which at this time they called La Louisiane which meant Land of Louis.
Which state of the US remained french until 1803?
Louisiana
What was the 18th state to join the US union?
Louisiana on Thursday, April 30, 1812
Which state has had the most constitutions?
Pennsylvania
What is the number of Louisiana delegates?
Louisiana has 46 total delegates as of 2014. The total number of delegates each state has varies from state to state.
What is the name of Louisiana's state flag?
There is no name for the state flag.
What is the Louisiana state flag name?
There is no name for the state flag.
What is Louisiana state amphibian name?
The Green Tree Frog is the representative amphibian for the state of Louisiana.
Did the spanish name the state of Louisiana?
no.
What does the word Louisiana mean?
The state of Louisiana was named after King Louis XIV of France. The name Louis comes from the Frankish hluda meaning "heard of, famous."
What name of the state start with L?
Louisiana.
What state is name after the french king?
Louisiana
What is Louisiana nick name?
the sunshine state
What does the state abbreviation LA mean?
The state abbreviation "LA" stands for Louisiana. Louisiana is a state located in the southern United States, known for its unique culture, food, and music.
What does Louisiana's state colors mean?
blue is tuth
Name the state in which you will find new orleans?
louisiana
Where did LSU take the name from?
Louisiana State University
