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Orlando, Florida
At the approximate geographic center of the state, the three county
Orlando area consists of 2,856 square miles. Orlando is situated
approximately 150 miles from the Florida/Georgia border to the
north, 50 miles from the Atlantic Coast to the east, 75 miles from
the Gulf Coast to the west, and 370 miles from the Florida Keys
at the southern tip of the state.
One of the area's biggest attractions is its year-round mild weather. Mid-Florida's subtropical climate has long been a strong drawing card for tourists and residents alike. At the heart of the "Sunshine State," the area’s average annual temperature is a comfortable 72.4 degrees. Average annual rainfall amounts to over 50 inches per year, keeping Central Florida lush and green throughout the year. The average elevation of the region is 127 feet above sea level.
The symbol for the city of Orlando should be mouse ears, for Disney World is responsible for the city being anything more than a central Florida rest stop. Millions of visitors a year flock to the Magic Kingdom, making Orlando one of the world's great travel destinations. To take advantage of such a tourist influx, a number of other activities have been developed, including Sea World and Universal Studios. There is also an array of hotels, restaurants and amusements to keep the traveler housed, fed, and entertained when not in Mickey's Magic Kingdom. Modern Orlando, along with other Florida attractions a short drive away, has more than enough to amuse tourists for a few days. With a myriad of museums, cruises, tours, fun houses, botanical gardens,
and parks, Orlando is a place everyone should go, at least once.
To learn more about Orlando please visit:
http://www.cityoforlando.net (available in Spanish)
http://www.orlandotouristinformationbureau.com
http://www.downtownorlando.com
