Cajun
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This article is about an ethnic culture. For other uses,, see Cajun (disambiguation).
Cajuns
Total population
2-5 million
Regions with significant populations
United States
Louisiana 432,549
Texas 56,000
Florida N/A
Other U.S. states N/A
Languages
Cajun French
Cajun English, American English, Standard French
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Related ethnic groups
French, Québécois, Métis, Acadians
Cajuns (pronounced /ˈkeɪdʒən/; French: les Cadiens or les Acadiens) are an ethnic group mainly living in Louisiana, consisting of the descendants of Acadian exiles (French-speaking settlers from the maritime provinces of what is now Canada). Today, the Cajuns make up a significant portion of south Louisiana's population, and have exerted an enormous impact on the state's culture.