Angus cattle thrive in the cooler climates like that similar to Scotland or northern USA and Canada, though a lot of Angus cattle live throughout the US, including the southern areas where they do...
It depends on you. Angus is a popular breed in Louisiana, as well as other Brahman-based breeds like Beefmaster, Santa Gertrudis, Brangus, etc. So it's up to you, what your management goals are and...
There is no best breed. The best French breed depends on what kind of qualities and characteristics you're looking for. The best french breed in terms of calving ease is Limousin, for instance.