By Adam Hart
Miami is a coastal city in Florida in the United States. As of 2019, the city had a population of 467,963 and a metropolitan area of around 6,166,488. It is the county seat and also includes Miami-Dade County. In addition to being one of America’s top tourist destinations, Miami is also home to many of America’s wealthiest people who have moved there from cities like Los Angeles and New York City.
The city is also well known for its art and cultural scene. Miami is also famous for its Caribbean-like vibes with its beaches, sunshine, palm trees, and vibrant nightlife. However, it also has a powerful Latin influence.
This article will teach 19 fun and interesting facts about Miami.
1. Although it is not the largest city, Miami has the largest metro in Florida.
2. The city of Miami has an estimated population of 467,963.
3. Miami has a population density of 11,135.9 people per square mile.
4. Miami is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world, with more than 600 languages spoken.
5. The name Miami comes from the name Mayaimi, a tribe of Native American people that lived in present Miami around the 16th and 17th centuries.
6. Despite its beauty, Miami Beach is primarily manufactured. As a result, the beaches frequently have to be replenished with new sand.
7. Another exciting fact; Miami is the only city in the United States of America that a female founded. Her name was Julia Tuttle – often referred to as “The Mother of Miami”.
8. According to the 2010 Census, over 50 percent of Miami residents are Hispanic or Latinos.
9. Summers are very humid. Miami is the “humid subtropical climate” capital of the world. The average duration of sunshine per year in Miami is around 320 days.
10. Despite all the wealth and glamour beneath the surface, Miami also has a high crime rate. Not on the level of Chicago, New York or Los Angeles… but it’s up there.
11. Miami has the world’s largest collection of art deco architecture.
12. Although it’s not official, Miami is bilingual; English and Spanish are widely spoken, and signs everywhere are in both languages, books, etc.
13. Miami is the only American city surrounded by national parks; the Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. The city has over 800 parks… that is a lot of parks.
14. The world’s cruise capital, Miami, is home to the biggest and busiest cruise ship port.
15. In 2011, Miami was ranked the most popular global destination for international travellers and considered one of North America’s top tourist destinations.
16. Most people visiting Miami come from Canada, Germany, England, France, Switzerland, Belgium and Japan. But excluding Americans migrating from other States, most people who move to Miami from their respective countries come from Latin America, such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Brazil, El Salvador, Ecuador, and many others.
17. The shopping is lovely in South Beach; you can find many designer shops like Gucci, Chanel and Dior.
18. Salsa dancing is a type of dance that originated in Latin America and Cuba and has become part of the culture in Miami.
19. Burger King first opened up in Miami (1954).
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