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Orlando

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Orlando , city (1990 pop. 164,693), seat of Orange co., central Fla., in a lake region; inc. 1875. In a citrus fruit and farm area, it is one of the world's most visited vacation spots. Orlando's economy focuses on aerospace and electronics, but tourism brings in the largest revenues. Located 15 mi (24 km) SW is the Disney World theme park, including the EPCOT Center and Animal Kingdom. Also nearby are two other major attractions, Sea World and Universal Studios Florida. Luxury hotels, restaurants, and tourist facilities abound in and near Orlando, which is noted for its mild climate. The city... Read more
Orlando: History
Orlando: History City Built Around Fort The last 170 years have...the first European settlers in 1837, the area that is now Orlando was occupied by the Seminole tribe of Native Americans...Gatlin. Until 1845 Orange County, of which the city of Orlando is the county seat, was known as Mosquito County. ... Read more
Orlando: Economy
Orlando: Economy Major Industries and Commercial Activity Orlando is known around the world for its major entertainment attractions...nearly 45 million tourists and conventioneers visited Orlando in 2003, pumping about $24.9 billion into the region's... Read more

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