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Miami has just about everything a holiday maker could wish for from beautiful beaches, art deco buildings and an energietic nighlife to name just a few of its draw cards. This popular cosmopolitan city is famous for many things, most notibly Miami Beach which has become a popular relaxation spot for the beautiful and rich. Amongst other attractions, amusement parks, deep-sea fishing, boat rides, sightseeing, fine dining, professional football, dolphin watching, marine museums, also are available in this sun drenched city. You can spend many hours sightseeing, entertainment seeking or simply sun bathing without having to travel more than a mile in each direction.

Miami's diverse attractions and culture are spread over a variety of area and districts: Downtown Miami, South Beach Area, the art deco district, Central Miami, North Miami Beach, Cocunut Grove, Coral Gables, Coral Way, Little Havanna, South Miami & Key Biscayne.

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Miami is full of interesting and diverse tourist attractions, historical landmarks and entertainment centre's. Some of the top tourist attractions in Miami are present in Miami's Miracle Mile which is also hosts Miami's major shopping regions, situated in the Coral Gables district of Miami.

While visiting Miami you'll never go hungry, Miami offers lots of great restaurants that offers something for everyone's taste. You can eat everything from suchi to seafood, from burgers to bagals and eat with a fantastic ocean view. Restaurants serving Italian, French, American, Chinese and Seafood can all be found close by. If shopping is what you are looking for you are you won't be dissapointed. Miami has everything from your department store chain to local gift shops. Shopping here is great for everyday items as well as the special gift items you are looking for both at overly priced and budget price, depending where you look.

Whether you're on budget or simply splashing out on a holiday experience, you should be able to find affordable accommodations in Miami anytime of the year.

Some of Miami's most notable attractions include:

* The Miami Freedom Tower

* Miami Metrozoo

* Miami Everglades National Park

* Gold Coast Railroad museum

* Miami Art Museum

* South Beach

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Population: 295.734.100
Languages: English 82%, Spanish 11% (2000)
Currency: US dollar
Currency code: USD
Local Times:
U.S.A. - District of Columbia - Washington DC

U.S.A. - Florida - Orlando

U.S.A. - California - San Francisco

U.S.A. - New York - New York

U.S.A. - Nevada - Las Vegas

Country Dialling Code: +1
Voltage: 120V 60Hz
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2 parallel flat prongs

2 Parallel flat prongs with an earth connector

The USA is home to several of the world's most exciting cities, some truly mind-blowing landscapes, a strong sense of regionalism, a trenchant mythology, more history than the country gives itself credit for and, arguably, some of the most approachable natives in the world.

America was 'discovered' by Columbus in 1492 and for 500 years people have travelled here seeking a better life in the 'land of opportunity'. The land was fought over by colonial powers for centuries and finally won its independence from Britain in 1783. Despite the near annihilation of the Native American population, one of the bloodiest civil wars the world had seen, and racism (Native Americans were not granted citizenship until 1924 and racial segregation was the norm until as late as the 1950s), the American people have succeeded in forging one of the worlds most united, democratic and tolerant nations, a fascinating melting-pot of cultures, and the undisputed military and economic heavyweight of the world.

The country is made up of 48 contiguous states of the continental USA, plus the huge state of Alaska, northwest of Canada, and the volcanic islands of Hawaii, 2,000 miles (3,219km) out into the Pacific. There are also the US territories, which include Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Midway Islands and US Virgin Islands. Tourism is focused mainly in the great cities such as New York and Washington, as well as sunshine states such as Florida, California and Hawaii. However the mind-blowing landscapes, found in the wealth of magnificent National Parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Adirondacks, as well as spectacular sights like the Grand Canyon and the Rocky Mountains, are what make the USA so unique. With all this on their doorstep, it's easy to understand why most Americans have never bothered getting a passport.