New Orleans
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
New Orleans is a major consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Founded by French colonists in 1718, it served as the territorial capital of French Louisiana before the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. The city is globally renowned for its unique Creole culture, jazz music, and the annual Mardi Gras festival.
Statistics
Area
906.10 km²
Population
383,997