South Florida

South Florida is the southernmost region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is one of Florida’s three most commonly referred to as directional regions; the other two are Central Florida and North Florida. South Florida is the southernmost part of the continental United States and the only region of the continental U.S. that includes some areas with a tropical climate.

South Florida’s populations is unique and one of the most cosmopolitan in the United States with only 1/3 of its population being born in the state, while one of the other 3rd is born elsewhere in the state and the last third outside of the US.  While the term most commonly refers to the Keys and Greater Miami, interpretations vary on the inclusion of some other parts of Florida within the South Florida region, most commonly the southern parts of the Tampa Bay area, the inclusion of Southwest Florida and its cities, and the Treasure Coast.