New Orleans (local pronunciations: /nu????li?nz/, /nu????li??nz/, or /nu????l?nz/) (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans, pronounced /la nuv?l ??le??/ in standard French accent) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana along the Mississippi River, just south of Lake Pontchartrain, and is coextensive with Orleans Parish. The 2000 census put New Orleans’s population at 484,674 and the New Orleans metropolitan area’s population at 1,337,726.
New Orleans is a Southern city known for its multicultural heritage (especially French and Spanish influences) and its music and cuisine. It is a world-famous tourist destination thanks to its many festivals and celebrations; the most notable annual events are Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Tennessee Williams Literary Fest, Southern Decadence, and the Sugar Bowl.
New Orleans was founded in 1718 and has played an important role in the history of the United States. The city was named in the honor of Philippe, duc d’Orléans, who was regent and ruler of France when the city was founded. This is comparable to New York City which was named in the honor of James, Duke of York, heir to the throne of England
New Orleans is a major port city due to its location near the Gulf of Mexico and along the Mississippi River, making it a hub for goods which travel to and from Latin America. The petroleum industry is also of great importance to the New Orleans economy; many oil rigs are located in the Gulf. The Port of South Louisiana (which includes the port of N.O.) is based in the New Orleans metropolitan area and is the 4th largest port, in terms of raw tonnage, in the world.
Related Travel Information
Louisiana Travel Guide
In 1803, Louisiana was purchased by the Americans from the French ruled by Napoleon in for just 15 million dollars. The purchase was being negotiated by President Thomas Jefferson. The reason for all this chopping and changing was because of the region's importance for trade and security in the American mid-west; the mighty Mississippi River flows through Louisiana and access to the mouth is controlled by the city of New Orleans.
Louisiana if full of attractions for travelers of all types from party lovers to history buffs. New Orleans, especially at Mardi Gras, is not to be missed.
Baton Rouge (pronounced /?bætn ??u??/ in English, and /bat?? ?u?/ in French) is the capital of Louisiana, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, its population is 227,818. It is the 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 served by the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
History
The name Baton Rouge means Red Stick in French. The name comes from a cypress pole dyed red marking the boundary of hunting territory of native tribes when the French first established
Mandeville is a city located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,489. Mandeville is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, across the lake from the city of New Orleans.
History
The area had long been agricultural land when the town of Mandeville was laid out in 1834 by developer Bernard Xavier de Marigny de Mandeville. In 1840 Mandeville was incorporated as a town. It became a popular summer destination for well-to-do New Orleanians wishing to escape the city's heat. In the mid 19th century regular daily steam-boat traffic between
Slidell is a city in St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana, a state of the United States of America. It is situated on the northeast shore of Lake Pontchartrain. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 25,695.
Geography
Slidell is located at 30°16'45" North, 89°46'40" West (30.279040, -89.777744)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.4 km² (12.1 mi²). 30.5 km² (11.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.64% water.
History
In 1882, the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad began construction on a
Donaldsonville is a town located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,605.
History and Culture
Donaldsonville served as the Louisiana capital (1830 - 1831) after New Orleans was decided as "too noisy". Donaldsonville is a small town and has many historic sites. The bricks that were used for the former statehouse of Louisiana are now blocking the waters of Bayou Lafourche. Donaldsonville has a museum, parks, shopping centers, civil war grounds, etc.
Donaldsonville was the childhood home of jazz great "King" Joe Oliver and the
