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New Orleans.
New Orleans (New Orleans) is a city in the southern United States, the largest city of Louisiana (Louisiana). As of 2010 the population of New Orleans is 343 thousand. Only in the region of new Orleans is home to over 1.3 million people. New Orleans is located on the banks of the Mississippi 170 km from the confluence of the river into the Gulf of Mexico. The city is surrounded on three sides by water (the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi river, lake Pontchartrain). With much of New Orleans lies below or at sea level.

New Orleans exposed a big threat because of the potential for hurricanes and floods. In 2005, the city experienced a catastrophic blow when hurricane Katrina flooded 80% of the city. Tens of thousands of people have lost their homes and were forced to leave the city. Many of them decided not to return. A year after the disaster in New Orleans counted only 223 thousand people, which is twice less than it was before hurricane Katrina. So far the city has not recovered fully from the effects of flooding.

New Orleans is a major transportation hub and distribution center, an important role belongs to the port infrastructure. Port of New Orleans and the port of South Louisiana are nearby, are one of the largest and busiest port systems in the United States. Multifunctional port of New Orleans serves not only container transportation, but also takes numerous cruise and tourist court.

The economy of New Orleans is largely connected with naval Affairs. In the region many shipbuilding, logistics, transport companies. Also New Orleans is the center of oil refining and petrochemical industries. In Louisiana, in particular, on platforms in the Gulf of Mexico there is a large quantity of oil, which is processed in numerous enterprises of the region. An important sector of the economy of New Orleans is tourism.

Racial composition of New Orleans 2010: African Americans - 60,2% white 33% of Asians and 2.9% Hispanics of any race - 5,3%

Crime is a serious problem for New Orleans. It is worth noting that the most acute problem is in some poor areas, hidden from the eyes of tourists.

The Big Easy - the "big easy" is the common nickname of New Orleans. The origin of the nickname is not precisely known, however, it emphasizes the free atmosphere of the city, carelessness and ease of perception of the world population.

New Orleans has a reputation as a city where you can easily find any "adult" entertainment. The city is known for its club life, availability of alcohol, music, casinos, large gay community. But apart from that, New Orleans is a historic neighborhoods, interesting architecture, museums, shopping, festivals, parades, bright holidays. The most famous and popular holiday carnival Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras). Can also generate interest tours (plantations, swamps), various cruises.

The main street of New Orleans - Magazine Street. Other major street - Canal Street, St.Charles Avenue, Bourborn Street, Rampart Street.

Areas of New Orleans French Quater ("French quarter", is often used simply "Quater") - the oldest and most famous area of the city filled with museums, restaurants, clubs and interesting shops.

Central Business District is a typical downtown, the Central business district of the city. Here are the high-rise hotels, prestigious restaurants, several important museums.

Uptown residential area, partly built on the old buildings. The Uptown is a zoo Audubon Zoo. Faubourg Marigny is a Bohemian area to the East of the French quarter, known for its vibrant nightlife. Treme - the historic district adjacent to the French quarter.

Сlimate
The climate in New Orleans is humid and subtropical. Summers are hot and humid with high rainfall. The average July temperature is 28 C. the Winters in New Orleans is usually mild, the average temperature of January 11 C. Snow is very rare. The hurricane season runs from June to November. The best time to visit New Orleans from the end of November and the first half of June.