Miami

The shiny beachside city Miami is a world class destination, rightfully referred to as the Magical city and an international center for entertainment, education, media, music, fashion, film, culture and the performing arts. Famous for many things, Miami is associated especially with dry and sunny weather, golden beaches, Art Deco and an incredibly well-developed nightlife. Miami’s neighborhoods are remnants of the city’s rich history, offering many interesting places to visit such as Coconut Grove, Coral Way and the Latin Quarter.
Besides being one of the premier touristic destinations in the US, Miami is one of the country's most important financial centers. The city’s downtown area accomodates the largest concentration of international banks in the United States. Located at the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida, the city has been referred to as the ‘gateway to the Americas’. In Miami there is so much to visit and to experience, that you will need some preparation to make the selection that best suits your interests and wishes.

Capital	Miami
Other towns	• Miami Beach • Fort Lauderdale • Hollywood • Hialeah
Language(s)	English and Spanish
Population	Approximately 5,414,712 inhabitants
Political Status	Constitution-based federal republic
Area	143.1 km²  (55.27 sq. miles)
Currency	US Dollars
Climate	Tropical monsoon climate, with hot humid summers and short dry warm winters. Average temperature of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F)
Selected Main Attractions	South Beach, the Art Deco district, Miami Metro zoo, Miami Sea aquarium, Children’s museum, Everglades National Park, Coral Castle, Fruit and spice park, Fairchild tropical botanical garden, Miami Museum of Science
Shopping	Miami is well-known for its fabulous shopping in the numerous malls which include Dolphin Mall, Sawgrass Mills, Lincoln Road and Coco Walk
Electrical Current	120 V, 60 Hz

Last Updated on Monday, 03 January 2011 20:05