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| MSA Rank |
41 |
| Population Age 18+ |
961,900 |
| DEC |
40,220 |
| Daily Commute Time (minutes) |
26.7 |
| Pop. Density (Persons/Sq. Mi) |
2,960 |
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New
Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana, is
located in the southeast part of the state,
between the Mississippi River and Lake Ponchartrain.
It is coextensive with Orleans Parish. |
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New
Orleans is famous for its French Quarter, with
its mixture of French, Spanish, and native
architectural styles. The Mardi Gras—a
week of carnival
held in New Orleans before the beginning of
Lent—is the most spectacular festival
in the U.S. and is a popular tourist attraction.
Tourism has grownrapidly in recent years, and
New Orleans hosts more than seven million
visitors annually. |
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