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• Nicknamed The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407, Orlando is a great retreat for people who want to escape the winter chill.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: Florida
  3. County: Orange County
  4. Mayor: Buddy DyerOfficial Site: Orlando Mayor
  5. City population: 220,186 (2006)U.S.Census: Orlando Population
  6. Incorporated as a city: 1885Official Site: Orlando History
  7. Currency: U.S. Dollar
  8. Area code: 321, 407
  9. Time zone: EST (UTC-5)
  10. Nicknames: The City Beautiful, O-Town
  11. Average climate: 70-80 F (winter), 85-95 F (summer)Wcities: Orlando Climate
  12. It has the 9th busiest airport in the U.S.Official Site: Orlando history

• History

  Orlando was named after American soldier Orlando Reeves. No one knows the real story but it is said that he died fighting in the war against the Seminole Indians, others claim Orlando Reeves carved his name on a tree and many just assumed it was his grave marker so they called the area "Orlando's Grave". Soon it just became "Orlando".

• Climate

  There are only two major seasons in Orlando, hot and rainy, and the cool season. This could be the reason they are a hot spot for college spring breaks. Whether you are looking for adventure, sports or shopping, Orlando has something for you. With six major amusement parks, over 15 golf clubs, and the Florida Mall (the biggest mall in Orlando), you are sure to find what you are looking for.

• Mahalo Suggests

  If planning a trip, please see Orlando Vacation, Orlando Hotels, Orlando Restaurants, and Orlando Tours.

• Orlando Natives

• Actors

  1. Wayne Brady
  2. Wesley Snipes
  3. Kirsten Storms

• Musicians

  1. [[*NSYNC|N Sync]]
  2. Backstreet Boys
  3. Mandy Moore

• Sports

  1. Chucky Atkins
  2. Antonio Tarver
  3. Warren Sapp
  4. Max Starks
  5. Mike Maroth

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