Formerly known as the Dade, Miami-Dade County is simply glorious. Today it holds Florida’s maximum population, despite its troubling past. The word Miami, which was added later for recognition, comes from ‘Mayaimis’ - the natives that inhabited the land in 17th century. Dade, on the other hand, takes its name from Francis L. Dade, the Second Seminole War major who was martyred in a battle with his opponents. The disturbing past now has little relevance to the thriving and bustling county that we know today. Its tall skyscrapers, spotless beaches, golden sands and melting pot of cultures makes this place a pulsating location for locals and tourists alike.
