Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is a city in the U S of Louisiana. It is a capital and second largest city in the state of Louisiana. This city is located in the southeast portion of the state along the Mississippi river. The historical importance of this city is due to its site upon Istrouma Bluff, the first bluff upriver from the Mississippi delta. The delta of the river protects the residents from flooding and other natural disasters. This city has major industrial, petrochemical and port center of the American south. Frequently trade of this city from this port. This port is a junction among this city and other states. The port of this city is the ninth largest port in U S by weight. This city is one of the largest cities in the U S and called capital area. The climate of this city typically humid. The winter is mild but the summers hot and humid in this city. Other factors of climate are rainfall, damaging winds and tomadoes run all year. In this city most recent rainfall in 11 December 2008. Many institutions related to education are working in this city. Nearly 12 public schools are working in this city. Louisiana state university is one of the best institutes in this city. Baton rouge community college has current enrollment more than 8000 students. The biggest industry that supports the economy of this city is petrochemical. Exxon Mobil is the second largest refinery in the country. A Nan Ya plastic has a large facility in the north of the city that makes PVC and CPVC pipes. Many events are held I this city. The biggest event is Mardi Gras. Transportation system of this city is modern. The roads of this city are vast. The businessmen all over the world tour to this city. |
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