In the initial period of development of the economy of Louisville based on river navigation. Louisville became an important link between the industrialized cities in the country's north and south. Today Louisville continues to be a major transportation hub. In addition to the river developed air and rail transport. In the region there are 2 large car factory Ford. One third of Bourbon whiskey is made in Louisville. The overall structure of the labor force citizens 3/4 - blue-collar workers (the working class), 1/4 - white-collar workers.

 

Downtown Louisville is located on the south bank of the Ohio River near the rapids. On the northern bank of the river in the state of Indiana is located in Jeffersonville (Jeffersonville). Residential areas of Louisville stretched to the south-west, south and east of downtown. Conventionally, the city is divided into 3 parts: West End, South End and the East End. Historically, West End - African-American district, South End - white. East End - the most prestigious area, where he lives and prosperous middle class. As you would expect West End - the area with the lowest per capita income and the highest levels of crime. Louisville Airport is located about 10 km south of downtown. Further south and west of the airport are industrial areas. Louisville urbanized core of relatively high for a city of this size.

 

Louisville park system was designed by Frederick Law Olmstadom - the "father" of American landscape design, creator of Central Park in New York. Major urban parks: Cherokee Park, Iroquois Park, Shawnee Park, Waterfront Park.

 

The climate is humid subtropical in Louisville. In winter, snow is possible, and the rain with sleet. Heavy snowfalls are rare. The average daily temperature in January - 0,6 C. Summers are hot and stuffy. Frequent periods of prolonged high temperature. The average temperature in July - 25.8 C. Louisville is located in an area where potentially possible tornado. During its history the city several times fell under the blows of the elements.