New Orleans, a city-parish conglomerate, is situated along the Mississippi River's banks in the southeast of Louisiana. As per the 2020 U.S. Census, it has a population of 383,997, which makes it Louisiana's most populated city, the third-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the southeastern United States. The city is a significant port and is considered the Gulf Coast's larger economic and commercial center.
The city of New Orleans is famous worldwide for its unique music, Creole food, unusual dialects, and yearly celebrations and festivals, with Mardi Gras being the most notable. The French Quarter, the city's historical heart, is renowned for its Spanish and French Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife on Bourbon Street. The city's multi-cultural and linguistic past is a significant reason why it is considered the "most unique" in the United States. Furthermore, New Orleans' massive impact on the film industry and popular culture has earned it the title "Hollywood South."