← All questions
American GovernmentState and Local GovernmentNot part of the official USCIS test, extra practice only.
What is the nickname of Louisiana?
Answer:
The Pelican State
Why this is the correct answer
Louisiana is nicknamed the Pelican State because the brown pelican is native to Louisiana's Gulf Coast wetlands and appears on the state flag and seal. The pelican holds special cultural significance as a symbol of self-sacrifice in both Christian tradition and local heritage.
Related questions
From the same chapter