1. Ruston Soil Profile Surface layer: dark grayish brown fine sandy loam Subsurface layer: pale brown fine sandy loam Subsoil - upper: red clay loam Subsoil - middle: yellowish red fine sandy loam Subsoil - lower: red sandy clay loam By: Cambrie Hansen

2. State flags In white and gold, and a white ribbon saying the motto: union, justice and confidence.

3. State flower: magnolia State fruit: strawberries State mammal: black bear State bird: The Brown Pelican

4. Border states of Louisiana: Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi

5. Capital city: Baton Rouge # of counties: 20

6. . Geography: Catahoula lake, Red River…

7. Agriculture - 60% generated in crops and 40% in livestock Manufacturing – Chemicals: fertilizers, paint, plastics soap Services- Health care, Hotels, Law firms, repair shops… Other- Finance, insurance, and Real Estate Sector

8. Average Max. Temperature [f] 102 degrees Average min. Temperature [f] 8 degrees Average Total Precipitation [in.] 60.8 inches Average Total Snowfall [in.]0.2 inches

9. Population: 4,468,976 Admission to union: April 30, 1812 18 th State Highest point: 535ft. Lowest point: -8 ft [New Orleans] Population: 4,468,976