Cities of Louisiana
Louisiana lies in the southern United States, on the Gulf of Mexico, where the Mississippi River empties into the sea. Its capital is Baton Rouge, but its largest and best-known city is New Orleans. On this map you fly across Louisiana and learn where places like Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles and Bossier City are located.
Louisiana is a low-lying state full of water: swamps, bayous and lakes. The mighty Mississippi River and the Atchafalaya River flow through the south, and Lake Pontchartrain lies right beside New Orleans. The state is famous for its Cajun and Creole culture and the Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans. Its highest point, Driskill Mountain, is strikingly low — Louisiana is one of the flattest states.
Hop in the helicopter and find every place in Louisiana at your own pace. With Toponauts you learn the map as you fly — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to place the state with confidence.
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What is the capital of Louisiana?
The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge, on the Mississippi River. Baton Rouge is the administrative centre and an important port city, but it is smaller than New Orleans. Its name means 'red stick' in French, a reminder of the state's French history.
What is the largest city in Louisiana?
The largest city in Louisiana is New Orleans, near the mouth of the Mississippi River by Lake Pontchartrain. New Orleans is world-famous for its jazz music, Creole cuisine and the Mardi Gras carnival. The capital, Baton Rouge, lies further upstream along the river.
Why does Louisiana have so much water?
Louisiana is a low-lying state on the Gulf of Mexico, where the Mississippi River empties into the sea. It is full of swamps, bayous and lakes such as Lake Pontchartrain. Because of this, it is one of the flattest states: its highest point, Driskill Mountain, barely rises above the land.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Louisiana?
The best way to learn the cities of Louisiana is by playing, with Toponauts. You fly a helicopter over the state and place towns like Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport on the map yourself. That way you remember where everything is at your own pace — completely free for kids and grown-ups.