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Baton Rouge
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Baton Rouge is the capital of the State of Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 227,818 and as of 2004, the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimate puts the city at 224,097. Baton Rouge is historically the second largest city in Louisiana behind New. The Greater Baton Rouge area as of 2000 had a population of 602,894, but has grown to over 750,000 since the 2000 census. Baton Rouge is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish.
Baton Rouge is home to the main campus of Louisiana State University and to Southern University. Baton Rouge is also home to The Shaw Group, a Fortune 500 Company. Baton Rouge also goes by its English translation, Red Stick. Like other capital cities, its region is called the Capital Area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 204.8 square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 24.4 percent under the age of 18, 17.5 percent from 18 to 24, 27.2 percent from 25 to 44, 19.4 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.4 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Baton Rouge enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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