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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").
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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
Which state has had the most constitutions?
Pennsylvania
What was the 18th state to join the US union?
Louisiana on Thursday, April 30, 1812
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.
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