Location Information
Miami is a coastal city located in southeastern Florida. Miami is the county seat of Miami-Dade County, which is the most populous county in Florida. Miami and its suburbs are situated on a broad plain between the Florida Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay to the east. Miami is one of America’s most important financial centers. It is a major center of commerce, finances, corporate headquarters, and boasts a strong international business community. People have many reasons for moving to Miami; sunny skies, diverse culture and interesting employment opportunities. Miami is home to a large number of educational institutions. Miami has the fourth-largest public school district in the nation. North Miami has become home to sophisticated art galleries and avant-garde studios. The considerable number of festivals that celebrate the history and heritage of its people is one example of Florida’s cultural diversity. Native Americans, Spanish colonizers, Spanish and Italian immigrants and Northerners, come together in South Florida to create an unusual blend.