Louisiana Almanac 2008-2009

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Pelican Publishing - Almanacs, American - 735 pages
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Contents

2008
7
Touring and Recreation
30
Museums Exhibition Space and Historical Sites
59
Fairs Festivals and Celebrations
76
History of Louisiana
91
Important Dates in Louisiana History
134
Louisiana Superlatives
157
Louisiana Weather and Climate
174
Mineral Industry
402
Education
419
The State Government
457
Louisiana Law
526
State Finance
550
Zip Code Directory
572
Sports
579
Communications
628

Population in Louisiana
196
Parishes and Cities
224
New Orleans Then and Now
282
Geology and Physiography
296
Water Resources
317
Wildlife Resources
339
Plant Life
377
Agriculture
380
Forest Industry
397
Employment and Industry
638
Transportation
651
Financial Institutions
654
Religion
661
Health Vital Statistics and Hospitals
665
Further Reading of Louisiana History
722
Acknowledgments
727
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