About New Orleans in the USA

Located in the southeast of Louisiana along the Mississippi River, New Orleans is largest city and seaport in Louisiana. Influenced by its subtropical latitude and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans has a hot and wet climate most of the year. The city is well known for its annual Mardi Gras celebrations and the cradle of jazz music. New Orleans is also a major rail, highway, air, and river hub in the United States. New Orleans has a population of around 1.5 million. New Orleans is also an industrial, commercial, eduction and distribution center.

New Orleans is one of the most visited cities in the United States. The best time to visit New Orleans city is between February and April. The city hosts two most exciting annual events, Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. The picturesque French quarter of this old city is to the north of broad Canal St. Jackson Square is in the heart of the quarter housing the Louisiana state museum, St. Louis Cathedral and some other architecture built in 18th and 19thcentury. Other main attractions include Voodoo museum, the National D-day Museum, the New OrleansMuseum of Art, the Jazzland Theme Park, and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.