Which vast subtropical wetland lies west of Miami?
AnswerThe Everglades
The Everglades is a slow-moving 'river of grass' covering much of southern Florida.
Places · Facts & stats
Miami facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Miami, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which Miami neighbourhood is especially known for Cuban culture?
AnswerLittle Havana
Little Havana, centred on Calle Ocho, became a hub for Cuban immigrants in the 1960s.
Going deeper
Which body of water separates Miami Beach from mainland Miami?
AnswerBiscayne Bay
Miami Beach sits on barrier islands east of Biscayne Bay, linked to the mainland by causeways.
Which nickname did Miami earn for its very fast growth?
AnswerThe Magic City
Miami grew so quickly after the railroad arrived that it was nicknamed the Magic City.
Miami Beach has a famous historic district of buildings in which architectural style?
AnswerArt Deco
Miami Beach's Art Deco district holds hundreds of 1920s–1940s buildings with pastel facades.
Expert level
Whose Florida East Coast Railway reached Miami in 1896?
AnswerHenry Flagler
Henry Flagler extended his railway to Miami in 1896, the same year the city was incorporated.
Miami's name is traced to the Mayaimi, a Native American people who lived near which lake?
AnswerLake Okeechobee
The Mayaimi lived around Lake Okeechobee; their name passed to the Miami River and then to the city.
Know these cold?Today's round is five questions like these, 20 seconds each. Your streak and level follow you to every arena.Play today's round