Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the state of Florida, Orange County, located in the central Florida area. Orlando is also known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World”. Orlando’s famous attraction are Walt Disney World Resort, located approximately 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Downtown Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, Gatorland and Wet ‘n Wild. Except Walt Disney World, most major attractions are located along International Drive.
Geography:
The geography of Orlando is mostly wetlands, consisting of many lakes and swamps. The terrain is generally flat, making the land fairly low and wet. The area is scattered with hundreds of lakes, the largest of which is Lake Apopka. Central Florida’s bedrock is mostly limestone and very porous.Climate:
Orlando has a humid subtropical climate. There are two major seasons each year. One is hot and rainy, lasting from May until late September (roughly coinciding with the Atlantic hurricane season). The other is the dry, relatively cool season (late October through April) bringing less frequent rainfall, yet still with warm temperatures. The area’s warm and humid climate is caused primarily by its low elevation, its position relatively close to the Tropic of Cancer, and its location in the center of a peninsula.Shopping Malls:
The Florida Mall is the largest mall in Orlando and one of the largest single-story malls in the USA at over 1,849,000 sq ft (171,800 m2). There are over 250 stores, seven anchor department stores, and the Florida Mall Hotel & Conference Center Tower.Transportation:
The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is Orlando’s primary airport and currently the second busiest airport in the state of Florida closely behind Miami International Airport. The Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) in nearby suburb of Sanford, Florida serves as a secondary airport for the region and is a focus city airport for Allegiant Air.AccessibilityAccomodationsFun Locations
Orlando is a city in the state of Florida, Orange County, located in the central Florida area. Orlando is also known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World”. Orlando’s famous attraction are Walt Disney World Resort, located approximately 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Downtown Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, Gatorland and Wet ‘n Wild. Except Walt Disney World, most major attractions are located along International Drive.
