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New Orleans, or the “Big Easy,” is renowned for its non-stop nightlife, vibrant live-music scene, and cuisine that reflects its history as a fusion of French, African and American cultures. Situated on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico, French colonists founded the now 349.8 square-mile city in 1718. Its median age is 37.2 (2022), and its main sectors include tourism, energy, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and international trade.