Miami is an American city on the southeastern coast of Florida, officially incorporated as a municipality in 1896. Its name is believed to derive from «Mayaimi», the name of an indigenous people or lake in the area before European settlers arrived, likely meaning «big water».
The Gateway to Latin America on the Atlantic
Miami has seen major waves of immigration from Cuba and Latin American countries since the 1960s, making it today one of the U.S. cities most culturally and economically tied to South America, embodied in the lively «Little Havana» neighborhood. The city is also known for its historic «South Beach» district, home to the largest collection of «Art Deco» buildings in the world, with colorful facades built in the 1930s and 1940s.
- South Beach holds the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world
- Little Havana is a vibrant Cuban-American cultural center
- One of the key trade and investment gateways between the U.S. and Latin America
- Its tropical beaches draw millions of visitors every year
Miami is known for its unique blend of American, Latin, and Caribbean cultures, its lively nightlife, and its colorful architecture reflecting the city's tropical, Mediterranean-inspired spirit.
