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Louisiana · USPS Abbreviation

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Louisiana's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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LA is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Louisiana. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with LA — match the code to the state.

Why LA?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code LA takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Louisiana.

Quick facts

USPS code
LA
Capital
Baton Rouge
Largest city
New Orleans
Region
South
Admitted to Union
1812
Nickname
Pelican State
Electoral votes
8
Bordering states
Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas

Other Louisiana games

→ Louisiana · Place the State→ Louisiana · State Capitals Quiz→ Louisiana · State Flag Quiz→ Louisiana · State Nickname Quiz

More about Louisiana

→ Louisiana state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Louisiana's abbreviation?

LA.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Louisiana quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Louisiana appears in every Statedoku mini-game.