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DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

Louisiana
Population        4,657,757
Total Area         51,843 square miles
Capital City       Baton Rouge
Largest Cities   New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, LaFayette, Lake Charles, Kenner
Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, New Iberia
Area Codes      225, 318, 337, 504, 985
Statehood         April 30, 1812
State Nickname Pelican State
State Flower     Magnolia
State Tree        Bald Cypress
State Bird         Eastern Brown Pelican

Mississippi
Population        2,961,279
Total Area         48,434 square miles
Capital City       Jackson
Largest Cities   Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Greenville, Meridian, Tupelo
Southaven, Vicksburg, Pascagoula
Area Codes      228, 601, 662
Statehood         December 10, 1817
State Nickname Magnolia State
State Flower     Magnolia
State Tree        Southern Magnolia
State Bird         Mockingbird