Miami Facts & Information

Location	Southern tip of Florida.
Climate	Tropical, hot, humid
Land Area	36 square miles
Population	362,470
Persons Over 65	17.0%
Female Persons	50.3%
Ethnic Groups	66.6% white, 22.3% black, 0.2% american indian, 0.7% asian
Housing Units	148,388
Median Household Income	$23,483
Description of Flag	The flag of Florida consists of a white base with a red diagonal cross. In the center of the flag is the state seal.
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More Information
 www.travel.state.gov
 www.cia.gov

Miami Culture

The Miami culture is very dynamic and has a heavy Latin influence. Immigrants can be found from Cuba, Haiti and Puerto Rico, among other Latin American countries. In fact, 58 percent of the people living in Miami city in 2003 were foreign born. It is not uncommon to walk down any street in the city and not hear English spoken. It is a wide variation of people and backgrounds, influencing cultural celebrations found throughout Miami. You can also see a generous difference in wealth. Miami is full of those living a life full of riches and fame, driving expensive cars and owning high rises with oceanfront views. On the opposite side, you will also find suburbs with little income.

Little Havana is the heart of the Cuban exile community and teeming with culture. This 25 block area is populated by restaurants, car dealerships, record stores and cigar factories, and also neighborhoods with small homes and apartments. Calle Ocho, made famous for its Latin celebrations, is one street worth visiting in this section of town. Little Havana provides residents with central parks and boulevards for large family gatherings, cultural partying and political demonstrations.

Miami Shopping

women set out their items and barter for your money. Traditional Latin American items sold at these markets are very colorful and quite dazzling—something you do not see in your American malls. Miami Central is one such open-air market. You can feel the ocean breeze and even take a boat ride to sit and rest your tired feet.

Coconut Grove is a well-known attraction to those wishing to leave the bustle of Miami proper. CocoWalk provides a laid-back, enticing atmosphere. You can simply stroll at your leisure through the high-fashion stores, take a stop to sip a cold, refreshing lemonade and then sit in the air-conditioned movie theatre.

Don’t wish to pay for parking? Head to Mall of the Americas and shop brand names at non-expensive prices. After the high-end pricing at South Beach, this should be a revitalizing change to your wallet.

Miami Travel Guides
 Frommer's Miami
 Lonely Planet Miami
 Let's Go Miami
 Fodors Miami