This American state has French roots: it is named after the King of France Louis 14 de Bourbon - "the sun king". But originally Louisiana was not at all the place where the 18th state of the USA now stands. This was the name of a large area off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The current Louisiana is just the southern part that the US government bought from France for $ 15 million! This transaction is called "Louisiana Purchase."
The capital of the state is Baton Rouge.
Big cities - New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles
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How to get here
You can get to New Orleans with a transfer in Washington. The path through the air, taking into account the docking, takes almost a day. And put for the flights will have at least 50 thousand rubles. And this is only one way!
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Louisiana's climate
Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with a long hot summer and a short mild winter. Precipitation falls evenly throughout the year. In the largest city of New Orleans, the average January temperature ranged from -6 ° C to -17 ° C, and July - from +23 ° C to +33 ° C. Louisiana often suffers from natural disasters - tropical cyclones and hurricanes. It's not uncommon for a strong tornado.
Cuisine of Louisiana
The inhabitants of Louisiana are proud that their staff produces about a quarter of seafood in the country. The local waters are rich in shrimp and oysters, so in restaurants and cafes you can always taste the freshest sea dishes. Even the Louisis are engaged in a very original kind of livestock - breeding alligators. So be sure to try the crocodile meat! Well, buy a gizmo from natural leather, of course.
Attractions, entertainment and excursions of Louisiana
Every year in the "state of pelicans", so called Louisiana Americans themselves, come millions of tourists who are attracted by the unique nature of these places, numerous historical monuments, and of course the "carefree city" - New Orleans
New Orleans
Tourists in New Orleans are attracted by the ancient architecture of the "French Quarter", the carnival of Mardi Gras, the atmosphere of the homeland of jazz. The French Quarter, otherwise the "Old Square", is one of the main attractions of the city, its streets form about a hundred perfectly square blocks.
In the most crowded place in New Orleans, on the main street of the Bourbon Street, there is a Mardi Gras - a local analogue of the Orthodox Maslenitsa and European carnivals before the Great Lent . As in Europe, it symbolizes farewell to the winter . Two weeks before the "fat Tuesday", so translated Mardi Gras, night and day are carnival processions that attract numerous tourists . Here, on Bourbon Street, named after the French royal dynasty, there is a jazz museum that is located in the building Of the Old onetnogo court, and nightly jazz clubs .
From interesting excursions in New Orleans it is worth noting a walk on the wheeled steamer on the Mississippi, a trip to the Voodoo Museum and the oceanarium, one of the largest in the country. Near the town is a resort on Lake Pontchartrain. Morning in New Orleans can be spent in the city park: rent a bicycle, or go for a walk along the alleys, or lazily lie on the lawn in the shade of 300-year-old oaks. Picturesque bridges, sculptures, lakes with swans and ducks make you remember about the camera. Also in the park there is a curious museum.
Baton Rouge
After the devastating hurricane Katrina, which struck the state in 2005 and significantly reduced the population of New Orleans, Baton Rouge became the largest city of Louisiana. It is a seaport at the mouth of the Mississippi River, where goods are transferred to river vessels. Fans of architecture will be interested in two capitols. One new 34-storey, its height is 137 m. And the old one is the work of the architect James Harrison Dekin. Now this building houses the Historical Museum
Shreveport
If you are a gambler, then you should go to Shreveport. Here you can tickle your nerves by betting on a racetrack, or to win a decent jackpot in numerous casinos. Yes, yes, in Louisiana they are officially authorized. The most famous are Sam's Town Casino and Eldorado Resort Casino
Fishing in Louisiana
Louisiana - a real paradise for lovers of fishing and hunting! Fishermen probably will be satisfied with the abundance of freshwater and marine fish, and hunters will be able to choose as objects of their inhumane occupation of ducks, geese, quails, rabbits or deer
All prices are indicated in the summer of 2013.
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