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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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