New Orleans
New Orleans is a city on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. It is the most populous city in Louisiana, and a major port. It is famous for jazz music, Creole cuisine, and the annual Mardi Gras festival.
It was hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which flooded 80% of the city. More than 1,800 people were killed, and thousands displaced, causing a population decline of over 50%. Since Katrina, there has been redevelopment and a rebound in the city's population. This has lead to gentrification, breaking up previously close-knit communities and displacing longtime residents. Violent crime is a major issue in the city, and it has the highest per capita homicide rate in the United States.
It was hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which flooded 80% of the city. More than 1,800 people were killed, and thousands displaced, causing a population decline of over 50%. Since Katrina, there has been redevelopment and a rebound in the city's population. This has lead to gentrification, breaking up previously close-knit communities and displacing longtime residents. Violent crime is a major issue in the city, and it has the highest per capita homicide rate in the United States.
The city is home to the superhero Carol Danvers, when she is on earth.
Founding Date
1718
Type
Large city
Population
1,270,530
Inhabitant Demonym
New Orleanian
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