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• What makes Louisiana unique?

  • Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana is a southeastern American state with rich history as a melting pot of American, French, African, and French-Canadian cultures.

  • This exciting mix is reflected in Cajun and Creole cultures, its music, architecture, festivals, and famous food.

• What is New Orleans known for?

  • The largest Louisiana city is New Orleans, best known for its spectacular annual festival Mardi Gras, for the picturesque colonial-era French Quarter, for the jazz music, beautiful Renaissance-style St. Louis Cathedral, colorful neighborhoods, and lovely parks.

• What are the natural features of Louisiana?

  • Louisiana is the place of mysterious bayous, huge bold cypress trees, fabulous fishing on the Gulf of Mexico, lovely small towns, and modern big cities.

• How does Louisiana's history influence today?

  • In Louisiana, the past is very much part of today, and the history is interwoven with modern, creating a world like no other.

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