Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL is best known for its various tourist
attractions in the area. As one of the most visited
cities in the United States, Orlando thrives on the
business of tourism today. In 1872, however, the area wasn't
quite as busy. The first people to settle the newly
incorporated city of Orlando were Army personnel who
had been stationed at the Pine Castle AAF. After World
War II was over some of these servicemen chose to
settle in the area and raise their families.
weather
The holiday capital, Orlando has a climate to match
its fun reputation: hot, humid weather is to be expected
most of the year, drier and cooler during the winter
months with chilly nights. The sweltering summer days
are often cooled off by brief thundershowers .Its
said, the annual average temperature is 72.5 degrees
Average daily temperature ? Jan: 60?F; July: 83?F
Average annual rainfall ? 48.7 inches
Average annual snowfall ? 0.0 inches
population
population of orlando= 185951.A 2004 U.S. Census
Estimates population count gave the city had a total
population of 205,648 (metropolitan area nearly 1.8
million). The city's population may reach 220,000 in 2006. It
is the sixth-largest city in Florida, and its largest
inland city.
cost of living
Orlando?s cost of living is 99.2, which is below the
national average of 100.
Employers
There is no disguising the fact Orlando is a city
built on theme parks ? lots of them. Until 1966, there was
precious little here in central Florida, but growth
has spiralled thanks to a huge influx of tourists to
Walt Disney World there by making it the largest
employer of the city ,it provides 53,000 jobs, followed by
Florida Hospital (12,808), Universal Orlando (12,000),
Orlando Regional Healthcare (12,000), and Lockheed
Martin (5,053). The Orange County Public School system is
the largest government employer with 25,000 employees.
colleges :-
Florida Hospital College Of Health Sciences
Florida Hospital School Of Medical Technology
University Of Central Florida
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