Fort Lauderdale

Nickname(s):

"Venice of America"

Demonym(s):

-

Founded:

1911

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

183 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

6 138 000

Population Density (km2):

2 000

Population Density (mi2):

5 300

3rd Largest City in the Miami Metropolitan Area

10th Largest City in Florida

Language:

English

Currency:

Dollar

Avg. Summertime High:

32 °C

90 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

26 °C

78 °F

Warmest Month:

August

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

24 °C

76 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

16 °C

61 °F

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The beach life in Fort Lauderdale has a slower tempo than in Miami. If Miami is a prime destination for partying then Fort Lauderdale is a prime destination for just relaxing. From Fort Lauderdale, it's easy to get to Sunrise where you'll find the shopping mall Sawgrass Mills the home arena for Florida Panthers in the NHL.

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A1A Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd

N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, also known as A1A, is the main street going through the beach area of Fort Lauderdale.

A1A Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvs

The street follows the coast for many kilometers.

Canals and Skyline

The skyline of Fort Lauderdale is visible from a side street overlooking the canal.

Canals

Fort Lauderdale Canals.

Graffiti on a pole

Pink Panther graffiti on a pole.

Fort Lauderdale Streets

A street a few blocks away from the beach.

Construction of new hotels

New hotels are rising on the back streets of Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Las Olas Blvd

Las Olas Blvd is an entertainment and restaurant district with a little bit more upscale establishments than the beach.