he UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is a union of 50 states in North America. 48 states are contiguous situated south of Canada and north of Mexico. Alaska borders north-west Canada, while Hawaii lies in central Pacific Ocean. Extending over nearly 10 million square meters and being home to about 270 million people, USA is the world’s third largest country both in terms of area (after Russia and Canada) and population (after China and India).

FLORIDA (meaning flowery in Spanish), is a middle-sized state, inhabited by 15 million people. It has a subtropical climate and consists mostly of a large peninsula, about 640 km long.

The state has about 30,000 lakes, while islands, coral reefs, and sandbars, separated from the mainland by narrow lagoons, extend along nearly the entire Atlantic coast.

Florida is a major producer of citrus fruit and vegetables, but with endless days of sunshine it is better known as a primary tourist destination.

FORT LAUDERDALE is a leading resort lying just 35 km north of Miami, on the Atlantic Ocean. Honeycombed by rivers, bays, inlets and canals, Fort Lauderdale is a city of islands.

There is an incredible 270 km of navigable waters in the city, while the 5 km-long sandy beach proves one of the foremost attarctions. Although primarily residential, Fort Lauderdale offers a flourishing nightlife, especially on the waterfront and beach areas.