Central Louisiana
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For the city, see Central, Louisiana.
Central Louisiana (French: Centre du Louisiane), also known as the Crossroads, is a region of the U.S. state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Largest city | Alexandria |
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The largest communities in the region as of the 2010 Census were Alexandria (47,893), Natchitoches (18,323) and Pineville (14,555).
Central Louisiana is a land of physical and cultural diversity. Extensive prairies, piney hill region known as the Louisiana Central Hill Country, minor swamplands and deciduous forests make up its geography. It also has clear streams with sandy bottoms and large rivers that carry waterborne freight.