By definition, sea level is zero feet in elevation.
New Orleans is a wetland and some places are below sea level.
Yes, parts of New Orleans are below sea level, particularly in the eastern and central areas of the city. The lowest point in New Orleans is approximately 8 feet below sea level.
In New Orleans, the average yearly salary of a firefighter is $45,000
New Orleans receives an average of 64 inches of rain per year.
New Orleans is seven (7) feet below sea level. (about 2 meters)
The French Quarter is higher than the average elevation of New Orleans; in fact it is above sea level. It took enough time for the water to enter New Orleans that by the time the flood crested Katrina's storm surge had passed, and no areas above sea level could have flooded. Additionally, the levee near the French Quarter remained intact.
The average salary of an architectural intern in New Orleans is about $48,000 per annum. This may vary depending on where they work and skills that they posses.
The average home game attendance for the New Orleans Hornets during the 2007 - 2008 season was 14,181 fans (26th in the league).
62.3 Inches Of rain a year
About 185 an hour
Including the playoffs, 70,226.5.
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