单词 | New Orleans |
释义 | Word Frequency New Orleans(ˈɔːliːənz, -lənz, ɔːˈliːnz) noun a port in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi River, about 172 km (107 miles) from the sea: the largest city in the state and thesecond most important port in the US; founded by the French in 1718; belonged to Spain (1763–1803). It is largely below sea level, built around the Vieux Carr é (French quarter); famous for its annual Mardi Gras festival and for its part in the history of jazz; a major commercial, industrial, and transportation centre; parts of the city suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Pop: 469 032 (2003 est) |
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