Mobile, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
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Mobile is the third biggest city in Alabama. It is located on the Mobile River, in the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The city has a population of around 200,000 people (2011 estimate) and is the largest city on the Gulf Coast between New Orleans and St Petersburg, Florida. The urban area of Mobile-Daphne-Fairhope, with a population of half a million, is the second largest urban area in Alabama after Birmingham.

Mobile was founded in 1702, and was originally called Fort Louis de la Louisiane. It was the first capital of the French colony of Louisiana. Its population has never been high for much of the 18th and 19th century, and by the time it was included in the Mississippi Territory in 1813, its population had dwindled to just 300 people. The population increased again when it came under Alabama Territory and the territory gained statehood.

Lowenstein Apartment, Mobile, Alabama
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Climate of Mobile

Being on the Gulf of Mexico, Mobile experiences a mild subtropical climate. The average annual temperature here is 66.8°F (19.3°C). The city is occasionally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes.

Culture of Mobile

Mobile's long history has allowed it to develop a culture with elements of French, Spanish, Creole and Catholic, in addition to British and African. Carnival is a big celebration in Mobile, which also happens to be the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States, having celebrated it since the early 18th century.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile, Alabama
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Visiting Mobile, Alabama

By Plane
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) is located 11 nautical miles (20 km) to the west of downtown Mobile. The main airlines flying there are Continental and Delta, with flights to Houston, Memphis, Charlotte and Dallas/Fort Worth.

By Road
You can reach Mobile by taking interstate 10 from New Orleans or Jacksonville, and interstate 65 from Birmingham or Nashville.

Places of Interest in Mobile, Alabama

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