Louisiana is like no other State in the Union and if you are thinking of buying some Louisiana real estate, it helps to understand this complex and diverse State. Here are some tidbits that you may or may not have known that will help connect you to your neighbors and help you decide what kind of real estate you want to buy:

* Founders Fathers

The Spanish first discovered the land in the 1500’s, but it was the French that recognized the importance this state and they established themselves there in the late 1600’s. Of course, as part of the Louisiana Purchase, this territory became part of the United States in 1803. It was the 18th territory to be admitted as a State.

* Geography

This topography comprises a wetland, literally. It has more wetlands than any other State. There are about 19,000 square miles of swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. The Mighty Mississippi is just one of 5 major rivers that meander through the State.

Of course, there is also the Gulf Coast which borders the entire southern portion of Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. The North East portion of the State is more wooded and has rolling green hills. So, depending on your lifestyle and personal taste, you can find excellent Louisiana real estate along the waterfront or in amongst towering oaks.

* City Life

Louisiana is not all swamps and forests; it also has some of the greatest city living in the country. Of course, New Orleans is the penultimate example of all that defines this State. There is a mish-mash of all the cultures offering fun for everyone. If you don’t like the tourists, Baton Rouge, the capital city, is also a booming city that has everything too. It is also home to LSU. If you want real estate in the city, you can choose from lofts and apartments to outlying houses in new subdivisions.

* Culture

Here’s where the diversity of the State is truly visible. There  citizenship by investment turkey are Cajuns, Creoles, Hispanic, German, English and French cultures with their different languages and foods all within this State. Because of this, there is an abundance of great food and unique entertainment. There are also a lot of reminders of the antebellum period all throughout Louisiana. Plantation and colonial homes are all a part of the variety available in Louisiana real estate.

* State Division

If you are looking for Louisiana real estate, you’ve probably already noticed that the property lies within a parish instead of a county. Again, this State is unlike any other. When the State was under French control, it followed Roman Catholic doctrines. Because of this, areas where divided up by each church parish and thus, they became known as parishes instead of counties. The government still adheres loosely to some Roman and Napoleonic codes.

Wherever you decide to settle in this great State, you can be sure that life will never be boring if you just get out and experience all that this culturally rich State has to offer. Whether you are attracted to the water or green rolling forests, your Louisiana real estate options have you covered.