Louisiana Regions
North Louisiana - North Louisiana borders Arkansas, Texas, and Mississippi. Driskill Mountain, the highest point in the state, is located in this region. Shreveport and Monroe are the two largest cities in this region.
Central Louisiana - Central Louisiana is in between North Louisiana and Acadiana. The cities of Alexandria and Natchitoches are in this region.
Acadiana - Much of the southern part of Louisiana is in Acadiana. This region has been influenced by the Cajun culture. The ancestors of the Cajuns were called Acadians. Acadians were French settlers who lived in Canada during the 17th century. The Acadians left Canada, and many settled in Louisiana. Many swamps are found in this region, including the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest swamp in the United States.
Florida Parishes - The Florida Parishes are a group of parishes that are east and north of the Mississippi River. This region is different from other parts of the state because they were not part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. This area was controlled by Spain from 1783 until 1810. The Florida Parishes are East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, and West Feliciana.
Greater New Orleans - The Greater New Orleans region includes the city of New Orleans and its suburbs. The Mississippi River Delta is found in the Greater New Orleans region. Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes are the parishes in this region. The Mississippi River Delta is where the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Much of the region is covered by swamps or marshes.
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