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When New Orleans was founded in 1718, it was surrounded by a mix of territories including Spanish colonial lands to the west and east, as well as French territories to the north. The region was characterized by marshlands, bayous, and the Mississippi River, which served as a critical waterway for trade. The area was inhabited by various Indigenous tribes, including the Choctaw and Chitimacha, who had established their own territories prior to European colonization.

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