Sometimes known as the "Big easy", New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana, and one of the oldest cities in the United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 484,674.

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused the city's evacuation. Parts of the city were flooded and there was extensive damage from both flooding and the winds. New Orleans has been recovering since then, with people gradually returning - as of October 2006, the population was estimated as 187,525, although this figure is disputed by some.

There are many reasons to visit New Orleans: The city is known for its rich history and French heritage, its unique culture, excellent food, jazz music, and most especially for the Mardi Gras celebrations.

Some of the attractions of New Orleans include:

- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

- Audubon Zoo

- Bourbon Street in the French Quarter

- Entergy IMAX Theatre

- French Quarter

- Jackson Square in the French Quarter

- Mardi Gras in the French Quarter, especially Bourbon Street,

- National World War II Museum

- New Orleans Museum of Art

- St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square in the French Quarter

Here is some more information about the area:

- The principal airport serving New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

- Perhaps the best known educational institution in New Orleans is Xavier University of Louisiana. Xavier University of Louisiana which is a private coeducational liberal arts college..

- Professional sports franchises in New Orleans include the NBA basketball team, the New Orleans Hornets, and the NFL American football team, the New Orleans Saints.

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