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Algiers in the region of Louisiana is a town in United States - some 964 mi or ( 1551 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Algiers is now 02:36 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Algiers, and Baton Rouge. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Birmingham . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Algiers ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Cat Saves Boy: Two Vicious GATORS attacked by pet CAT
When two hungry, vicious alligators emerge from the Bayou swamp, Mugsy the CAT, leaps into action to protect a boy from getting eaten. See for yourself... copyright 2010-2012 VisionGate: ..
Big Tymers #1 Stunna
Lyrics [Baby] Nigga can't out-stunt me when I come in these fuckin' cars, nigga Believe that! You know me - I don't need no introduction and shit Ride Bentley's 'round the city on buttons, ya bitch Ar ..
Here Comes the Flood - Katrina Remembered
On our most recent visit to New Orleans, we evacuated due to Hurricane Gustav. The experience instilled a fair amount of fear, apprehension and respect for the potential fury of such a natural phenome ..
Running of the Bulls, New Orleans-Style, July 12, 2008
Big Easy Roller Girls equipped with horned helmets and wiffle bats race down Bourbon Street on a Saturday morning in July...I LOVE my city!!! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Crescent City Connection
The Crescent City Connection (CCC), formerly the Greater New Orleans Bridge (GNO), refers to twin cantilever bridges that carry U.S. Route 90 Business over the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. They are tied as the fifth-longest cantilever bridges in the world. Each span carries four general-use automobile lanes; additionally the westbound span has two reversible HOV lanes across the river.
Located at 29.94 -90.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Algiers Point
Algiers Point is a location on the Lower Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. In river pilotage, Algiers Point is simply one of the many points of land around which the river flows—albeit a significant one. Since the 1970s, the name Algiers Point has also referred to the neighborhood in the immediate vicinity of that point.
Located at 29.96 -90.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Algiers, New Orleans
Algiers is a community within the city of New Orleans. It is the portion of Orleans Parish on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. Algiers is also known as the 15th Ward, one of the 17 Wards of New Orleans.
Located at 29.94 -90.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The lower end of building one is located 1,640 feet upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River. It is named after former Mayor of New Orleans Ernest N. Morial. As of 2006, it has about 1.1 million square feet (102,000 m²) of exhibit space, covering almost 11 blocks, and over 3 million square feet (280,000 m²) of total space. The front of the main building is 1 kilometer long.
Located at 29.94 -90.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Port of New Orleans
The Port of New Orleans is a port located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the 1st in the United States based on volume of cargo handled, second-largest in the state after the Port of South Louisiana, and 13th largest in the U.S. based on value of cargo. It also has the longest wharf in the world, which is 2.01 miles (3.4 km) long and can accommodate 15 vessels at one time. The Port of New Orleans handles about 62 million short tons of cargo a year.
Located at 29.94 -90.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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