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Key West Hotels and Visitor Information
Region: Florida
State: Florida
Population: 25,478
Elevation: 5 ft
Area Code(s): 305
Information: Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce, 402 Wall St; phone 305/294-2587
Email: info@keywestchamber.org Web: www.keywest.com
Area Description:
To its rocky shores, sandy beaches and weathered homes reminiscent of a coastal New England town, Key West adds another feature: its subtropical climate, which nourishes lush vegetation, especially palm trees, hibiscus and bougainvillea. Ship carpenters, using wooden pegs instead of nails, built many of the older houses, which are predominantly Bahamian in architecture.
The southernmost city in the continental United States, Key West once served as a base of operation against pirates; today it is the southern terminus of the scenic Overseas Highway (US 1). The prosperity of mid-19th century Key West was based on the thriving salvage business. At one time these enterprises provided the town with the highest per capita income in the nation.
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