Miami, also known as
“Magic city” is situated in the Southeastern part of Florida
State, on the bank of Miami River, between marshes and the
Atlantic Ocean. The city was founded relatively recently –
in 1896. Since that time it has grown a lot and now belongs
to the privileged caste of the cities with the very high
level of life.
The city has a population of more than 3,5 millions and for
the 2/3 of these millions native language is Spanish. Miami
is often considered to be the gates to the United States,
especially for the immigrant from Cuba.
Miami isn’t the safest city in the country. Moreover, it
always holds the first place in all lists of the most
dangerous cities in USA. Popular resort, Miami is full of
easy-going tourists and rich businessmen – a good spoil for
the criminals.
Big Miami includes Miami itself and Miami Beach. The most of
the tourists choose Miami Beach. It’s an island (earlier it
was a peninsula) 6 kilometers far from Miami. It’s a very
prestigious place for holidays and is sometimes called
“billionaires’ island”. Miami receives about 11 millions of
tourists annually. Near Miami there are a number of small
islands built with beautiful, luxury villas.
As a resort Miami is known for its golden sand, clear blue
sea, tropical climate, in winter it’s +20-22 C, in summer –
up to +40 C. Beaches stretch 25 miles along the Atlantic
Ocean coast. Miami, and especially Miami Beach, is full of
luxury hotels, plain motels. White yachts of the richest
local residents adorn the sea near the shore and symbolize
their chic life style.
Among the local attractions we could name Oceanarium, Art
Deco District, Everglades natural reserve – a paradise for
the rare and unique plants and animals.
Bayfront Park is a picturesque natural reserve with
fountains, sculptures and small boat harbors. In the
northern part of it stands a huge shopping centre.
Florida with its Canaveral cape is one of the American Space
centers along with Houston. When you are in Miami you have
an opportunity to visit John F Kennedy Space Research Centre
and see starting complexes and museums.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy one the most beautiful coral
islands – Key West located near Miami.
Police Museum is the only museum devoted to police in the
world with such unique objects as gas chamber, electric
chair, and police technical equipments.
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