Port Everglades

Miles of beautiful clean beaches and canals make Fort Lauderdale a natural for clients who love waterbased activities such as boating and yachting, deep sea fishing, diving and jetskiing.
Much of the city's charm revolves around the waterfront, the site of outdoor cafes, boutiques and entertainment.
Greater Fort Lauderdale's allure goes beyond its city sophistication. The unique Everglades, a river of grass that is home to a variety of wildlife, makes up the western part of the region.

GENERAL INFORMATION USA

Area: 9,809,155 sq km (3,787,319 sq miles).
Population: 281,421,906 (2000).
Population density: 28.7 per sq km.
Capital: Washington, DC.
Population capital: 572,059 (2000).
Twenty other cities have a population larger than that of Washington, DC. New York is the largest city, with a population of over eight million. Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, Dallas and San Antonio had populations of over one million in 2000.
Language: English, with significant Spanish-speaking minorities.
Religion: Protestant with Roman Catholic, Jewish and many ethnic minorities.
In large cities, people of the same ethnic background often live within defined communities.
Time: The USA is divided into six time zones:
Eastern Standard Time: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Central Standard Time: GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Mountain Standard Time: GMT - 7 (GMT - 6 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Pacific Standard Time: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Alaska: GMT - 9 (GMT - 8 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).
Hawaii: GMT - 10.
Note: When calculating travel times, bear in mind the adoption of Daylight Saving Time (DST) by most States in summer. From the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, clocks are put forward one hour, changing at 0200 hours local time. Regions not observing DST include most of Indiana, all of Arizona and Hawaii.
Electricity: 110/120 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs are of the flat two-pin type (grounded three-pin plugs are also widely used). European electrical appliances not fitted with dual-voltage capabilities will require a plug adaptor, which is best purchased before arrival in the USA.
Currency: US Dollar (US$) = 100 cents.
Country Code: + 1 ~
IDD Access Code: 011 ~