Situated in the southeast of Louisiana, along the Mississippi River's banks, is New Orleans, a city-parish conglomerate. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, its population is 383,997, making it Louisiana's most populated city, the third-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the southeastern United States. New Orleans is an important port and is considered the larger economic and commercial center of the Gulf Coast.
Throughout the world, New Orleans is recognized for its extraordinary music, Creole food, unique dialects, and yearly celebrations and festivals, notably Mardi Gras. The city's historical hub, the French Quarter, is well-known for its Spanish and French Creole architecture and lively nightlife on Bourbon Street. The city's multi-cultural and linguistic past is a significant reason why it is referred to as the "most unique" in the United States. Furthermore, New Orleans' tremendous impact on the film industry and popular culture has earned it the title "Hollywood South."
