Orlando Information

The city of Orlando lies in the state of Florida. It is the sixth largest city of Florida with a population of 213,223. The city is a renowned destination for tourists. About 52 million tourists visit this place every year. The main attractions of Orlando are:

• Walt Disney World Resort
• Sea World
• Universal Orlando Resort
• Typhoon Lagoon
• Blizzard Beach
• Kennedy Space Center
• Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
• Sprawling golf courses

Topography: Located 106 ft above sea level Orlando has a total area of 101 sq. miles (261.5 sq. km).

Climate: Orlando has a hot and sub-tropical climate. The summers extend from April to October and the maximum temperature is usually above 72°F. The winters last from November to March.

Economy: Most of the business in Orlando is based on the tourist industry. The city has the country’s second largest number of hotels. Restaurants, home rentals, night clubs, and shopping malls are the various forms of business thriving in Orlando.

Airports: Orlando is served by two international airports.

• Orlando International Airport
• Orlando Sanford International Airport

Orlando Executive Airport is used for charter flights.

Railways carry passengers in Orlando.

LYNX offers bus transit services which cover five county areas.

Greyhound lines offers intercity bus services from Orlando to various locations across the country.

Demographics: Population Density- 1,969 people per sq. mile

White – 61.10%
African American – 26.70%
Asian – 1.43%
Native American – 0.34%
Pacific Islander – 0.08%
Other races – 5.41%