Miami | History, Points of Interest, Map, & Facts | Britannica

Miami, city, seat (1844) of Miami-Dade county, southeastern Florida, U.S.A major transportation and business hub, Miami is a leading resort and Atlantic Ocean port situated on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River.The Everglades area is a short distance to the west. Greater Miami, the state’s largest urban concentration, comprises all of the county, which includes the cities of Miami …

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