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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N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, also known as A1A, is the main street going through the beach area of Fort Lauderdale.
The street follows the coast for many kilometers.
The skyline of Fort Lauderdale is visible from a side street overlooking the canal.
Fort Lauderdale Canals.
Pink Panther graffiti on a pole.
A street a few blocks away from the beach.
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Las Olas Blvd is an entertainment and restaurant district with a little bit more upscale establishments than the beach.