Miami

Miami also known as “magic city” is situated in Southwest of Florida. It is also known as the Gateway of America because of its linguistic and cultural proximity to North, South and Central America. It bears close linguistic and cultural similarities with Caribbean as well. According to the report of the US census of 2000, Miami has 11.9 % of white population, 22.3% of African American population and 60% of Hispanic population. Because of its diverse culture, it is a popular destination for the tourists, especially Latin Americans.

History of Miami

Miami has one of the largest ports in the US. It is the only city in the US, which has two national parks, Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. Miami’s International film festival, which is hosted every year, is a very popular star studded show of world cinema. The city is also rich with history, which has thirteen different sites containing various landmarks and historic locations. Because of its location, the city is the headquarter for Latin American operations for a large number of Multi National Corporations.

Culture of Miami

Miami has a unique style of art and culture. There are a number of museums, art shows, dance companies and theater groups showcasing Miami’s arts and cultural wealth. Three of the most popular theatres, which are known world wide, are Actor’s Playhouse, Jackie Gleason Theater, and Coconut Grove Playhouse. Miami hosts the Winter Music Conference, a two days Ultra music festival apart from a number of celebrations and festivals based on the theme of some form of music.

Beaches in Miami

Miami is blessed with beaches all around the city and is ranked as the city having the best beaches of the United States. The weather is mild all the year round. Because of its favorable weather, it is a great hub for action-oriented visitors from around the world who can enjoy diverse water sports. Crandon Park is the most popular public beach where one can find all possible types of sports activity. Tourists who enjoy underwater activity will undoubtedly have a lifetime experience as the city offers scuba diving in various beaches.

Shopping in Miami

Miami offers world class shopping experience where one can find everything from the high-end designers’ creation to daily discount deals and from trendy neighborhood shopping districts to elegant outdoor malls. The dinning scene of Miami is truly exciting, which can satisfy all tastes. With so many migrants from different culture, Miami offers various international cuisines. Even the local flavors have undergone a wonderful transformation due to this influence.

Rapid development in the city

In recent times, Miami is undergoing a massive construction boom. In fact, it has been ranked second in the world and first in the US in terms of the high-rise buildings under construction at present. Miami has a skyline that is next only to Chicago and New York City. The city has got its nickname “magic city” for the phenomenal growth it has witnessed in the last 100 years or so, from a population of about one thousand in the year 1896 to about five and a half million in 2006. It is the only major city in the US, founded by a woman.