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Miami is a city in the U.S state of Florida. Incorporated as a city on July 28, 1896, Miami is the largest city in the South Florida metropolitan area. Although the city has faced much destruction due to the devastating hurricane, it recovered slowly and became an n international financial and cultural center getting the status of the world city. The city with its ties to North, South, Central America, and the Caribbean, is known as 'The Gateway of the Americans.'
Area & Location: Lies on northern Biscayne Bay between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean, Miami is located at 25°47'16? Latitude North and 80°13'? Longitude West. Having a total area of 143.15 sq. km with 92.42 sq. km of land and 50.73 sq. km of water. Around 382,894 people reside in the city making it the largest city in Miami-Dade County.
Tourist Attractions: The city, which is situated on the seaside, is often visited by tourists.
Transportation: Miami International Airport, one of the busiest international airport in the world serves the city. Port of Miami, the largest cruise ship port in the world is often used for trade. People from other parts of the world use this form of transportation to reach the city. Metrobus, Metrorail, a metro rapid transit system, Tri-Rail and commuter rail system include the public transportation in the city. The extensive road network in the city that include Interstate Highways (I-75, I-95, I-195, I-395), several U.S.
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Highways like U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 27, U.S. Route 41 and U.S. Route 441 and some major Florida State Roads pass through the city.
Hotels: Miami hotels offer variety dishes to its guests. They show special care to its customers serving to their needs. The beach resorts are the most suitable destinations for the tourists especially during summer. Hampton Inn & Suites - Miami Airport / Blue Lagoon, The Hotel of South Beach, Mandarin Oriental Miami, JW Marriott Miami Four Seasons Miami, Marriott's Villas at Doral, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, TownePlace Suites Miami Lakes, Hampton Inn and Suites Miami West and Hotel InterContinental Miami are the renowned hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction: This beautiful and gorgeous city is a popular tourist destination. The Miami Seaquarium, Parrot Jungle Island, Monkey Jungle, Miami Beach are the favorite places in the city. The Miami Metro Zoo, Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium that display wildlife and gemology, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and an Italian Renaissance-style villa are the interesting sights that should not be missed. Little Havana, Miami Children's Museum, Miami Art Museum and Freedom Tower are the other highlights of the city.
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