New Orleans is considered the Northernmost part of the Caribbean. Historically it served as a major port and access point for New France into North America.
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Serving as a major port, New Orleans is considered an economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of the United States.
Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history.
Summary. The United States maintains diplomatic relations with nations across the Caribbean including: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
A true melting pot of cultures, New Orleans has a wealth of unique heritage and proud traditions. It is best known for its music, vibrant nightlife, numerous festivals, Creole and Cajun food, and colonial architecture.