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The City of Miami known as the “Magic City” is located
in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami
River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic
Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has
grown tremendously. transforming it into one of the
world’s renowned centers where people can work, live and
play while enjoying a high quality of life.
The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and
ethnicities is the largest municipality in Miami-Dade
County. According to the 2000 census, it has a
population of 362,470. By the year 2010 the population
in the City is projected to rise to 390,191. Miami which
is known as the Gateway to Latin America attracts a
tremendous amount of foreign born people, resulting in a
large Latin American population that includes Cubans,
Nicaraguans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans,
Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans,
Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S.
census, the City has a 60 percent Hispanic population ,
a 22.3 percent African-American population and a 11.9
percent White/other population.
Recognized worldwide as an international hub, Miami
successfully hosted the 4th annual Latin Grammy Awards
show, the visit of the Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria
Aznar, the celebration of the Free Trade of the Americas
Conference , FTAA and the MTV Music Video Awards.
Whether you are a resident, visitor or business owner,
the City of Miami welcomes you to the shiny City under
the Sun. Centrally located in a bustling urban area that
is bursting with new developments, residential homes and
eye catching attractions, Miami is truly a world class
destination.
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