Facts About Fort Lauderdale |
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| City Name | Fort Lauderdale |
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| Continent | North America |
| Country | United State (USA) |
| State | Florida |
| Capital and largest city | NA |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km2) |
| Population | 172,389 (2013) |
| Lat Long | 26°8′N 80°9′W |
| Official Language | English |
| Calling Code | 754, 954 |
| Time Zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) |
| Airport | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport |
| Neighbour Countries | Alabama, Georgia, The Bahamas |
| Internet TLD | |
| Currency | United State Dollar (USD) |
Getting in and Around
Located adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, the city is about 29 miles north of Miami.
By Air – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is a major intercontinental gateway in Florida state after Miami.
By Rail – Tri-Rail, a commuter rail network, connects the major cities and airports of South Florida.
By Road – Interstate highway 95 (I-95) runs through the city. The Broward County Transit (BCT) provides local bus transportation.
By Sea – Port Everglades is third busiest cruise port in the United States.
Best Time to Visit
With an average year-round temperature of 75.5 °F and 3,000 hours of sunshine, Fort Lauderdale is a popular travel attraction. December through mid April, when the water temperature is down and festivals abound, is an ideal time to visit the city.
What's in Fort Lauderdale
Between blue waves of the Atlantic and exotic escapes to the Everglades, Fort Lauderdale has everything at its disposal to have an perfect vacation.
The brick-lined Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District features cultural attractions such as Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, and Florida Grand Opera. A popular thoroughfare, Las Olas Boulevard is architecturally unique and is located in an eclectic shopping and dining district.
Moreover, the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop – a large indoor/outdoor flea market – is famous for one of the world's largest drive-in movie theaters, upscale stores, art galleries, and eateries. The International Swimming Hall of Fame, on Fort Lauderdale Beach, remains open to all city residents.
The 180-acre Hugh Taylor Birch State Park along the beach boasts nature trails along with camping and picnicking spots. The harbor at Fort Lauderdale is a major hub for yachting.
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