Miami anchors Miami-Dade County along the southeastern coast of Florida, serving as the urban core for a metropolitan area that extends from Homestead north through Aventura and west to the Everglades. The city encompasses distinct neighborhoods including Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Wynwood, Brickell, and the Design District, with PortMiami and Miami International Airport driving much of the region's economy alongside finance, international trade, and healthcare systems like Jackson Health and the University of Miami medical campus. The population swells significantly during winter months, and the city functions as a gateway between the United States and Latin America, shaping everything from business practices to service availability in both English and Spanish.
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