Miami

Miami is a major global city situated in southeastern Florida in the United States of America. It has a population of more than 404,000 making it the largest city within the South Florida metropolitan area and is the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States with 5.5 million people. The city of Miami and its surrounding area make up the 5th largest urban area in the US. It is ranked as a global city for its importance in commerce, finance, entertainment, media, international trade and the arts. Miami is referred to as “The Financial Capital of the Americas.” It is also an important center of the Hispanic world since it is home to a large Spanish-speaking population and it has strong economic ties to Latin America.

Miami is the home of the Port of Miami, one of the largest ports in the US, and is often called the “Cargo Gateway of the Americas” and the “Cruise Capital of the World”. Over the years it has retained its status as the number one passenger/cruise port in the world since it accommodates the major cruise lines and the largest cruise ships in the world.

In 2008, Forbes Magazine has ranked Miami as #1 America’s Cleanest City for its year-round good air quality, its clean drinking water, its cleans streets, its vast green spaces and its city-wide recycling programs. It is also ranked by natural Health Magazine as the nation’s #1 Healthiest City in 2002.

Miami is blessed with year-round mild climates and unparalleled ocean access. It is a sought-after international recreation destination that caters to all types of action-oriented visitors from divers and water sports enthusiasts to fishermen and boating aficionados. It is replete with various attractions that will surely interest its visitors as well as its local residents.