Miami, USA

Miami - a city located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, in the most populated county in the state of Florida and the eighth most populous county in the United States. It is the second-largest city in Florida (after Jacksonville) and the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States. In the center of Miami and South Florida, there is the highest concentration of international banks in the United States; many major national and international companies also have their headquarters here. The Port of Miami is one of the busiest seaports in the world, and the airport is the busiest in the state of Florida, as well as the largest gateway from the USA to Latin America.

Miami is divided into many districts. The heart of the city is Central Miami, although geographically it is located on the eastern side of the city. Miami, Florida’s and the USA’s main resort destination overall, offers tourists endless sunny beaches, a mild climate, and plenty of entertainment for every taste. The main areas for tourist accommodation in Miami are the world-famous Miami Beach and South Beach. In Miami Beach there are 40 km of sandy beaches and hundreds of hotels. The local nightlife hub is the Art Deco District, located at the southern tip of Miami Beach and consisting of small buildings built in the 1920s-1930s in the modern style, as well as luxurious restaurants and shops. The epicenter of all events is Ocean Drive promenade, where life is lively day and night, and bright festivals and parades also take place.

Miami has everlasting summer: the warm Gulf Stream ocean current runs just 24 kilometers from the Miami coastline, making its climate warm and mild. In January-February, the average annual temperature is 22-24°C. In winter, it rarely drops below 20°C, and in summer it can reach 37°C; however, on average it stays around 28°C. In January, the average temperature is 19.6°C; the wind is usually gentle and warm. Cold air usually appears after a cold cyclone passes through, which also brings many brief downpours. Temperature drops to 10°C sometimes occur, and only very rarely to 2°C; freezes are extremely rare. The highest temperatures usually stay in the 21-25°C range. The rainy season starts in May and ends in mid-October. During this period, temperatures fluctuate between 29-35°C and are accompanied by high humidity. But from October to May, it is 20-24°C.