47 Miami Facts: Learn Everything About The 'Magic City' Of America

Miami, a city of Miami Dade County, in the state of Florida is one of the southeastern cities of the United States of America.

It is a city containing a number of leading resorts, situated on the port of the Atlantic Ocean, with Biscayne Bay at its west. Miami's skyline includes huge glass-bodied skyscrapers with popping neon lights.

Miami's famous Brickell neighborhood is the fastest growing financial district of the hotspot city. The city's population is 70% Latin/Hispanic.

Another famous district, the Little Havana in the west (downtown), transformed into a Cuban enclave within the city. The tropical climate of Miami, Florida makes it an adventurous city for its tourists which is a major part of the city's economy.

The city is lined up with many golf courses, dazzling skyscrapers, coconut groves, and the most famous white south beach.

The city is also famous for its trade and commerce with many international banking and finance services, manufacturing of garments, printings, and pharmaceuticals. This city also acts as a host of various events/tournaments, like inter-city basketball, boxing, and many other sports and entertainment activities.

History of Miami

The city of Miami was named in 1896 by a Native American tribe who lived near the lake currently called Okeechobee. This lake was historically known as 'Lake Mayaimi'. Julia Tuttle, an American apprentice bought land in this area in 1891 and foretold that this area was a great land to build upon a city.

After her move to the city, various communities joined in to reside in this new place. Very soon, a family named 'Brickell', arrived in and established themselves as prospering Indian traders and cunning real estate investors.

Various industrialists laid foundations for resorts and hotels. The city of Miami started to get developed at a tremendous speed. Other millionaires saw an opportunity for a successful business, which made them build additional resorts with steamboat lines along the other side of the river.

The city of Miami grew to be established on both sides of the river. Soon, other developing institutions and communities like newspaper houses, banks, churches, and stores also emerged.

However, the earlier days of its establishments were not easy and glorious.

There were challenges like huge fires which destroyed many business districts, then there was the Spanish-American War of 1898 in which violent troops raided the city's wealth and ill-treated the smaller communities, and lastly the yellow epidemic disease which brought some perilous days for the citizens.

In the end, the city conquered through all these hardships, and its trade, tourism, and agriculture which were its major economic endeavors brought glorious days. The city once again became hopeful with a promising future.

The city of Miami is the only American city that was established by a woman.

The number of tourists that Miami welcomes each year is more than 14 million.

The world's largest collection of Art deco architecture is in Miami, Florida.

Miami is prosperous in both agriculture and successful corporate centers in downtown Miami.

Due to Miami's great location in southeast Florida, it played an important part in World War II against the Germans.

Geography & Climate

Miami is the only city in the United States which has a subtropical climate throughout the year. There are no extreme temperatures in Miami. There is ample rainfall which helps the land in being agriculture worthy, and the heat persists all along.

Winters are short and not very cold. The humidity in Miami ranges between 80-89 °F (27-32 °C) which makes Miami the most humid city in the entire United States. Miami is situated in southeastern Florida, the United States with a population of more than 409,719.

In the winter season, Miami is the only city that is warm in the entire United States of America.

The city of Miami is a human-made city since earlier it was just a mangrove swamp (uncultivated and flooded with water).

It is the only city in America that has two national parks. Their names are Biscayne National park and Everglades National Park.

Miami Dade County is the seventh most populated county in the entire United States of America.

Miami. being the financial hub that it is, has the most number of international banks in the entire United States of America.

Port Miami is known as the 'Cruise capital' of the world since it welcomes the most number of cruise passengers compared to any other port.

Miami is mistaken to be Florida's capital city but actually, it is Tallahassee.

Miami is nicknamed the 'Magic city' since it has undergone many developments from being a mangrove swamp to an incredible city.

Miami and Miami Beach are in two different cities. Miami is in southern Florida whereas Miami beach is in Miami Dade County, Florida.

South Beach also known as 'Sobe' is a neighbor which is located near the city of Miami beach.

South beach is a huge entertainment hotspot where tourists from all around the world come to explore hundreds of restaurants, shops, and nightclubs.

Coral gables, a city of downtown Miami is a memorable city that includes the Vizcaya museum and gardens which is a historic national landmark.

There is a large lime crop in Miami Dade county

The coconut grove is also known as the sailing capital of Miami.

The coconut grove is home to around 1,200-1,500 peacocks running in the wild.

Wynwood in Miami is the most socially aesthetic place due to its murals. These artistic wall paintings are loved by tourists.

Miami is known to be the most southern point of the United States of America. It is specifically known as 'Key West', one of the 'Florida keys'.

Food, Language, Culture & Religion

Miami is also known as the 'Capital of Latin America' since a majority of its population speaks Spanish. It is also home to the largest Cuban community.

The predominant religion in Miami is 'Christianity' just like the entire religion of America. Miami is best known for its 'Cuban cuisine'. It is a multi-cultural festival feast due to its diverse communities in Little Havana and Little Haiti.

Miami is quite rich in cultural activities like having its own orchestra and ballet company, its own theater company at the Coconut grove playhouse, and many other museums.

Miami is the first place where Burker King started in the year 1954.

It was also the first place where the famous Whopper burger was introduced before dispersing it all over the globe.

Miami is renowned to have the largest snow skiing clubs in the entire United States of America.

Little Havana in Miami is home to many Cuban immigrants who have brought with them the Latin- American heritage.

With the most famous Cuban sandwich, late-night salsa clubs, and other entertainment activities, Havana is the heart of Miami.

One of the most famous and oldest Miami structures is the 'Cape Florida Lighthouse' which was built in 1825.

The most spoken language in Miami is 'Spanish'. Although English is the primary language the ratio of Spanish over English there is 60 to 40.

The most prevalent religion which is practiced in Miami is 'Christianity'.

One of the most famous nightclubs in South beach is 'Art deco nightclub'.

Since Miami has a tropical climate, it is the most suitable place for agriculture. There are various productions of tomatoes, bell peppers, grapefruits, oranges, watermelons and many more varieties.

Miami has the largest Cuban community in the entire United States of America. Due to this, the Cuban community has its own district known as 'Little Havana'.

Miami is also famous to have another unique district of 'Little Haiti', which is also known as the 'Lemon City'.

Beaches & Parks

Miami offers the widest range of beaches in the entire United States of America. The beaches have beautiful white sands and the water bodies have an amazing turquoise color.

These water bodies are accompanied by great city life. This city life includes great recreational activities, parks in many neighborhoods, delightful gardens, and a number of golf courses too.

Miami has over 40 parks that provide a tranquil time to families and tourists. Since Miami is best known for its outdoors, what better way to spend the days than being in parks and beaches to spend some great time with the most perfect climate.

As amazing as the beaches are in Miami, it is hard to believe that they are all man-made. It took years of hard work to transform Miami from a sandbar to the luxurious hotspot it is now.

Since most of the beaches in Miami are human-made, they need to be looked after quite carefully and need to be restored after a certain period of time.

Miami beaches have lost treasures buried inside them. Pirates namely Blackbeard, Gasparilla dropped a lot of treasure here. Many visitors have found gold and silver here on both on and off the land.

The Everglades National Park allows its visitors to observe the flora and fauna.

The Everglades National Park is the only natural habitat that can accommodate both crocodiles and alligators.

Miami has huge white sand beaches but has had snow only once on January 19, 1977.

Other Facts

Due to its perfect climate, great recreational livelihood, stunning beaches and amazing cultures, Miami is a hotspot for over more than 23 million tourists per year.

Sunscreen lotions (SPF) were invented in Miami.

The city of Miami is also known as a 'Diver's Paradise' since there are many shipwrecks underwater and the scuba divers are very passionate to explore them.

Miami is well known for one of its sports teams which are called 'Miami Heat'. It is an American professional basketball team of Miami that compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and have won three NBA championships.

There is a national football team, named the 'Miami Dolphins' that plays at the Sun life Stadium.

If you are in Miami, Florida then you are never more than 60 mi (96.56 km) from the ocean. It is surrounded by water bodies on all sides.

Almost all the places' names in South Florida are kept in terms of Native American expressions.

Miami's airport which is known as 'Miami International Airport (MIA)' is the second busiest airport in the state of Florida.

Since Miami was built of mangrove swamps, the buildings in Miami don't have basements.

Due to Miami's extraordinary build and the most amazing atmosphere, it is a well-known place for shootings of various global blockbuster movies. Movies like 'Baywatch', 'Moonlight', 'Ace-Ventura: Pet Detective', 'Miami Vice', 'Dexter', and many more.

The most renowned TV show 'Jane the Virgin' was also shot in Miami.

FAQs

Q: What is Miami famous for?

A: Miami is famous for a number of things. From its white-sand beaches, moderate climate, finger-licking cuisine, Cuban coffee to its aura of Latin America.

Q: What does the name Miami mean?

A: The name 'Miami' means 'Big Water' which was derived from the Native American word 'Mayaimi'.

Q: How did Miami get its name?

A: Miami was named by a Native American tribe who lived near a lake called 'Lake Mayaimi'.

Q: What is the Miami strip called?

A: The Miami strip is called 'Ocean Drive'.

Q: What ocean is Miami Florida on?

A: Miami, Florida is located on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay (west) and the Atlantic Ocean (east).

Q: How many beaches does Miami have?

A. Miami has a total of 16 amazing beaches.

Q: Did Miami used to be a swamp?

A: Miami used to be a mangrove swamp due to its flat geography and high water table with ample rainfall making the region soggy and swampy.

Q: Does Miami have artificial beaches?

A: Yes, Miami has a number of artificial beaches including the most famous 'White Sand beach'.

Q: Was Miami established by a woman?

A: Yes, Julia DeForest Tuttle was an American apprentice who possessed the land upon which Miami was built. This is why she is also known as 'Mother of Miami'.

Q: What is the Miami flag?

A: The Miami flag consists of a three-colored stripe with orange at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom along with the city seal in the center.