Fort Lauderdale is a resort city on the eastern coast of South Florida (USA), located between Miami (37 km) and West Palm Beach, and it is among the seven largest cities in Florida. The population is about 200,000. The city is a popular tourist destination; in 2006, it was visited by 10.35 million people. It is also a major cruise port. Fort Lauderdale is part of the Miami metropolitan area.
Fort Lauderdale is sometimes called “the American Venice.” A well-developed network of numerous canals makes the city truly unique, offering the opportunity to get around not only by land, but also by water. As a result, in a city of 180 thousand residents, there are more than 40 thousand yachts.
Fort Lauderdale has more than 4,000 restaurants, 12 shopping malls, 16 museums, 132 nightclubs, and 278 camping areas. There is an interesting flea market in the city, and a large open-air cinema with 13 screens.
Along the coast is the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park national park, with camping and picnic areas and excellent hiking trails.
A few minutes’ walk from the beachfront is Riverwalk-a district of shops, cultural entertainment, parks, and restaurants. There are also several museums here.
ClimateThe climate in Fort Lauderdeyl is mainly humid subtropical, and in the south it is tropical. The average summer air temperature ranges from +27°C to +30°C, and in winter from +17°C to +21°C. Hurricanes are possible in summer and autumn. Thanks to the mild climate, Fort Lauderdale can be visited all year round.