Guide To Orlando
submitted: May 8th 2008 |
by: Hispanic |
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If having fun somewhere warm is your idea of this year's vacation getaway, then you really owe it to yourself to visit Orlando. Aside from the weather that is just gloriously sunny, it is also a place known for its various tourist attractions. You really can't go wrong with booking a ticket to this land of sun and fun.
Orlando is one of the major cities of Florida, with an estimated population of about 185,951. According to the United States Census Bureau, Orlando occupies a total area of 261.5 kmｲ (100.9 miｲ). 242.2 kmｲ (93.5 miｲ) of land and 7.39% or 19.3 kmｲ (7.5 miｲ) of water. Orlando is generally assumed to have taken its name in 1836 from a soldier named Orlando Reeves who died during the war against the Seminole Indian tribe. Its relatively warm and humid climate is due to it situated at about 106 feet above sea level.
There are two seasons annually in Orlando: the warm season and the cool season. The warm season normally lasts from May until October and it is usually spattered with heat and rain. Come November until the month of March, rainfall usually becomes less and temperature becomes cooler. Between December and May, Orlando experiences its driest seasons and during this time, Orlando is prone to wildfire hazards.
The Walt Disney World Resort is located in Orlando, having been formed there by Walt Disney himself back in 1965. The theme park is said to have raised the economic status of Orlando since then. Far from it being the only attraction, though, there are also others just as famous. For example, the world-renowned Sea World as well as the Universal Orlando Resort is also found in Orlando.
Today, Orlando has become a city known all around the world for its numerous theme parks and tourist attractions. It has been perceived to accommodate an average of 52 million tourists per year.
So, if you're considering several places to just let loose and relax, Orlando must be on the top of your list. It is a memorable and fun place to be, both for you and your family.
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