Welcome to Miami
In Miami, everything oozes of glamour, elegance and cosmopolitan happenings. Beaming Miami nestles on the Atlantic coast of Florida’s most southern tip rendering it sunny and warm all-year-round. It is North America with a twist of the Caribbean, a touch of Latin America and a hint of Europe, giving Miami a vibrant cultural life. The place has picturesque beaches, exceptional nightlife, plentiful shopping and delicious restaurants. Although there is an abundance of things to do in the city and on the beach, it is easy to go for one-day excursions to see some of the breathtaking nature around Miami.
Facts
| Population | 409,000 |
| Currency | 1 US dollar (US$) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | General opening hours for shops are 10.00–21.00 from Monday to Saturday, and 12.00–18.00 on Sundays. |
| Newspapers | Miami Herald Miami Today Miami New Times Biscayne Boulevard Times South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
| Emergency numbers | Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 911 Miami Police Department: +1 305 579 6111 |
| Tourist information | Greater Miami and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700 Miami, FL 33131 +1 305 539 3000 |
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