Miami is a coastal metropolis located in Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida. It is the 44th largest city in the United States. The city has the third largest skyline in the US with over 300 high-rises, 58 of which exceed 491 ft (150 m). Miami is a major center and leader in finance, commerce, culture, arts and international trade The metro area is the 12th largest in the United States with GDP of $344.9 billion as of 2017. Greater Downtown Miami has one of the largest concentrations of international banks in the United States, and is home to many large national and international companies. PortMiami is the busiest cruise port in the world in both passenger traffic and cruise lines, and refers to itself as the "Cruise Capital of the World".
Miami, Florida, is the United State's urban playground on the beach, complete with tropical days and spicy nights. Ranking at or near the top of many exclusive city lists including cleanest and richest. Miami is a hugely popular destination to both live and play in. Throw Latin and Caribbean music, food and culture, beautiful people, unrelenting sunshine, golden powdery beaches and a raucous nightlife all into a pot and stir and there you have this South Floridian city that attracts millions of tourists from all corners of the world. Miami is also a major tourism hub for international visitors, ranking second in the country after New York City. Miami has been called the Gateway to Latin America.