Posted in Louisiana
March 17, 2016
Louisiana Is Number One At All Of These Things
Louisiana isn’t always seen as number one in very many things. Sometimes, it seems like we are only the worst in things—such as most obese, least educated, etc. But the truth is, despite some difficult years, Louisiana has a lot to celebrate. Louisiana is ranked number one in quite a few amazing things, making for a truly special state. Here they are:
While educational quality is still somewhat controversial in the state, Louisiana was ranked most improved in ACT scores in the year 2015 by the ACT on their report, "Condition of College & Career Readiness". So we’re improving!
Southern Business Development magazine named Louisiana the most popular place for business projects in 2015.
The Atchafalaya Basin, or Atchafalaya Swamp, is the largest wetland and swamp in the United States, located in South central Louisiana.
While a lot of the oil industry can be found in neighboring Texas, Louisiana still dominates in the refining sector of the industry.
Travel + Leisure named New Orleans "America’s Favorite City," and Good Magazine has ranked New Orleans in the top 10 of the world for two years running.
Unsurprisingly, Louisiana is the biggest crawfish producer in the U.S. and has been for many decades.
Louisiana has more bars per capita than any other state, and New Orleans has more bars per capita than any other city in the nation.
Although the tax credits for motion pictures have recently been changed, Louisiana’s film industry is still booming.
This amazing hot sauce is still being produced on Avery Island in Louisiana.
Drawing on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety, Louisiana was ranked as having the worst drivers in the U.S. in 2013. Maybe that’s why the car insurance is so expensive here.
While a comprehensive study hasn’t been completed, the state has been named numerous times as having more festivals per capita than anywhere else in the country.
Can you believe Louisiana is number one at all of these things? I was pretty surprised myself. Louisiana is ranked number one in such a wide range of stuff, it makes me optimistic about our future. Louisiana has many good years ahead, I’m sure.
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