Located 25 miles east of Gulf of Mexico, Tampa is Florida's third most populous city. The city combines elements of the Italian, Spanish, Indian, Cuban, and African American cultures in its lifestyle which gives it’s a distinct cosmopolitan culture. Tampa is bordered on the south and west by the Hillsborough and Old Tampa bays. It enjoys a semi-tropical climate all round the year with thunderstorm during summer. Abundant labor supply, sunny weather, and cosmopolitan culture have drawn many private sector companies to the city. It is proud of its accomplishments and excited about its feature.

Area: 112.1 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Sea level to about 48 feet above sea level

Latitude: 27.97 N,

Longitude: 82.46 W

Average Temperatures: January, 61.3° F; August, 82.7° F; annual average, 73.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 44.8 inches

Population: 325,989 (as on July 2005)

Local festivals include:

• Art Festival - Oct. 7-8, 2006
  
  
• Florida State Fair - Feb. 9-20, 2006
  
  
• Tampa attractions: Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, casino