Population: 255,312
Dialing code: +1
Driving side: Right side of the road
Orlando, nicknamed “The City Beautiful” is undoubtedly one of world’s most visited holiday destination, thanks to the numerous theme parks and vacation hot spots. Also known as "The Theme Park Capital of the World", from which Walt Disney World is the ‘eye of the face’ followed Universal Orlando. This magnificent city is located in central Florida with a population of over 255,000 people making it the 73rd largest city in the United States of America.
One of the world's premier tourist destinations, Orlando's famous attractions form the backbone of its tourism industry: Walt Disney World Resort, located approximately 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Downtown Orlando in Bay Lake, opened by the Walt Disney Company in 1971; the Universal Orlando Resort, opened in 1999 as a major expansion of Universal Studios Florida; SeaWorld; Gatorland; and Wet 'n Wild.
Not only is Orlando considered one of the best holiday destinations, the city is also renowned for businesses, conventions and exhibitions. As a matter of fact, the 2nd largest convention facility in the United States; the Orange County Convention Centre, is located in Orlando. So if you’re looking to visit the city for reasons other than holiday, Orlando has got you covered.