Known as the "Magic City" the City of Miami is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean.

magine pristine waters and sun-kissed skies greeting you at every turn as you enjoy Miami deep sea fishing or a luxurious dinner cruise or a sailboat charter off the Florida coast. Miami water is packed with endless fish, excitement and possibilities.

Miami deep sea fishing, freshwater fishing, luxury yachts, speedboats, dining cruises, gaming cruises, bareboat charters and sailboat charters — this and much more awaits you on the Greater Miami waters and beaches.

Just imagine dolphins doing backflips and jumping sea lions! Is that a parrot on a bicycle? Yes, and he's just one of many jaw dropping sights in a sea of wonders that make up our attractions landscape. You can go from outer space to the bottom of the ocean in one day, or travel from the prehistoric era to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance & back to the future in a week.

Excitement, surprise and magical memories for young and old. At Miami, Florida attractions they can do and see everything from the latest IMAX films to the high-tech games at entertainment venues. They can even experience the thrill of speed at the Richard Petty Driving Experience on scheduled dates at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Greater Miami is the birthplace of New World Cuisine, and without a doubt, dining out here is like entering a new world of tastes, sights, aromas, seasonings and sensations. It's a place where everyone brings something to the table, as the flavors of countless cultures are showcased on dining tables everywhere, from Aventura to Homestead.

Miami's international flavor is showcased by the wide variety of cuisines found in our restaurants, including Cuban, Haitian, Peruvian, Colombian, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Argentinean and many more.

Greater Miami has plenty to brag about when it comes to golf courses. We feature some of the most difficult courses in the world, and some courses have been rated in the top 10 courses by Golfweek. With courses as impressive as those, it's little wonder that a number of great professional golf tournaments call our city home. We even have the only public Miami Beach golf course in the Continental U.S. utilizing Paspalum grass.

Housing

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $261,400

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $391,007; Detached houses: $401,265; Townhouses or other attached units: $356,156; In 2-unit structures: $300,729; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $379,365; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $419,364; Mobile homes: $52,367; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $558,386

Demographics

Population in July 2009: 433,136. Miami Beach covers 35.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 11 feet above sea level. Area codes: 786, 305

Weather

Miami, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 87.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 62.60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be small during summer with a difference that can reach 9 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 11 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Miami is 46.60 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 6.90 Inches.

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