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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
MIAMI, Florida is the Gateway of the Americas
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TRANSPORTATION....................................................................................................................
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Air Transportation.............................................................................................................
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Ground Transportation
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Public Rail Transportation.............................................................................................
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Ports
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
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International Visitor Destination
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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SECURITY
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Office of Emergency Management............................................................................
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FTAA Security.................................................................................................................
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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Translators and Interpreters
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Demographics.................................................................................................................
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Labor force
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QUALITY OF LIFE
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Cost of Living
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Health Care
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Housing............................................................................................................................
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Religion
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Education.........................................................................................................................
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Business Center of the Americas
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Multinational Companies...............................................................................................
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International Legal Center.............................................................................................
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International Financial Center
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Arts and Culture..............................................................................................................
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