Louisiana

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  1. 2. Musical genre closely associated with New Orleans.
  2. 11. Crop historically important to Louisiana agriculture.
  3. 12. Spicy rice dish popular in Cajun cuisine.
  4. 13. Riverboat historically used on the Mississippi.
  5. 15. State flower of Louisiana.
  6. 16. Apex predator often found in Louisiana swamps.
  7. 17. Cruises along the Mississippi for sightseeing.
  8. 18. Iconic Louisiana stew with seafood, sausage, and okra.
  9. 20. Another term for sugarcane, key to local agriculture.
  10. 21. Crop that fueled Louisiana plantations.
  11. 23. The “Big Easy” known for Mardi Gras and jazz music.
  12. 27. State bird of Louisiana.
  13. 28. Slow-moving waterway common in southern Louisiana.
  14. 29. Cultural group blending French, African, and Native American heritage.
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  1. 1. St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans is a famous example.
  2. 3. Shellfish harvested along Louisiana’s coast.
  3. 4. Wetlands teeming with wildlife, common in southern Louisiana.
  4. 5. Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest, a major Louisiana event.
  5. 6. Historic open-air market in New Orleans.
  6. 7. Famous hot sauce made on Avery Island.
  7. 8. Baton Rouge university with a tiger mascot.
  8. 9. Cultural group in Louisiana famous for spicy cuisine.
  9. 10. Louisiana’s state capital.
  10. 14. Traditional Louisiana sandwich with French bread.
  11. 19. River that forms Louisiana’s eastern border.
  12. 22. Large reptile found in Louisiana wetlands.
  13. 24. Home of the Tabasco factory and salt domes.
  14. 25. Historic district in New Orleans with colorful architecture.
  15. 26. Historic large agricultural estate, often with sugarcane.
  16. 28. Deep-fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar, popular in New Orleans.