As the largest metropolitan area in the State of Florida, Miami is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States and second largest city in the state. The Port of Miami is one of the largest cruise ship ports and a major cargo container port in the USA. Today, Miami has become a major center of international trade and finance.

Miami is also home to a wide variety of sporting and entertainment venues. The city is home to football's Miami Dolphins, basketball's Miami Heat, baseball's Florida Marlins and hockey's Florida Panthers. Miami is full of great tourist destinations for visitors. Ancient Spanish Monastery is oldest building in the Western Hemisphere. The Art Museum at FIU is home to the Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park with more than 75 outdoor sculptures by famous artists. Bass Museum of Art display a wide collection of Old Master paintings, sculptures and textiles. With beautiful white-sand beaches, Miami Beach is one of the most pleasant resort to spend holidays on the earth. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Science, Coral Castle, Deering Estate and Miami Metro Zoo as well as Everglades Safari Park.