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MIAMI

History records that Miami 's economy has been based on tourism . In fact it was not so long ago that the city came to life only during the winter months when tourists from cold northern regions flocked to its beaches hotels , and resorts . That phenomenon is no longer the case , as tourists visit the region throughout the year

Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida , in the United States . It is situated on the northern Biscayne Bay between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean . The main portion of the city

lies on the shores of Biscayne Bay which contains several hundred natural and artificially created barrier islands , the largest of which contains the city of Miami Beach and its famous South Beach district

The downtown skyline of Miami now features a contemporary look , with a large collection of gleaming , glass-walled skyscrapers accented with neon lighting at night . The city 's close relationship to Latin America is especially well represented in its ethnic neighborhoods

A subtropical climate helps to make Miami one of America 's great winter resorts , and tourism is a major component of the city 's economy . The miles of beaches are lined with glittering skyscraper hotels and are dotted with marinas , yacht clubs , and golf courses

It maintains one of the largest Hispanic populations of any city in the U .S , owing not only to significant Cuban immigration in the 1960s but also to more recent arrivals of Caribbean and Central American populations . Internal migration as well as by immigration made the explosive population growth in recent years making it to be one of the densely populated cities in the country . Aside from its three official languages - English , Spanish , and Haitian Creole , a wide variety of languages are commonly spoken throughout the city that include Brazilian Portuguese , French , German , Hebrew , Italian , and Russian

Miami is one of the country 's most important financial centers . It is the major center of regional commerce , and boasts a strong international business community . While tourism continues to be the principal industry , economy has become more diversified . Trade is increasingly vital to the economy . Its close proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean make it the center of international trade with those areas Because many companies choose to establish their Latin American headquarters in southern Florida , Miami-Dade County is known as the "Gateway to the Americas ' Practically all major foreign countries today maintain consulates in Miami . It is a home to more than 64 foreign consulates , 25 international trade offices , and 32 binational chambers of commerce

The city 's international trade infrastructure is vast and varied . With an economic impact of 18 .6 billion , the Port of Miami handles international shipping and is a world leader in cruise ship operations and which had contributed 8 billion to the local economy ranks first among the state 's containerized ports and ninth in the United States Miami International Airport is the nation 's top airport for international freight and third for international passengers...