Population: 2,000,000
Area: 1,225 square miles
Tourist Attractions / Points of Interest
- Fort Lauderdale (County seat and major tourism hub)
- Port Everglades – second largest cruise port in the world and among the top 20 ports globally for operational excellence
- Coastal tourism destinations, beaches, and maritime attractions
- Aviation and transportation hubs supporting international connectivity
Demographics & Community Overview
Climate: Tropical
Languages: English (primary), Spanish (30%), Haitian Creole (6%)
Diaspora / Communities: Latin American, Cuban, Colombian, Puerto Rican, Haitian, and broader Caribbean communities
Neighboring cities/counties: Fort Lauderdale (County seat); second largest county in FL after Miami-Dade Co
Main Industries:
- Trade and logistics
- Transport and utilities
- Tourism
- Aviation
- Maritime equipment and services
Education
- Primary Schools: 132
- Colleges / Universities: 3
What spurred interest for city pairing?
Broward County’s interest in Sister City partnerships is driven by a combination of:
- Strategic economic importance
- Growing global connectivity
- Strong institutional readiness
This includes the presence of a dedicated point of contact, active interest from elected officials and county administrator interest, global transportation assets, strong economic development.
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing
Very high – The county leadership is strongly committed to developing and supporting international partnerships.
The extent of private groups / organizations interest
Very high – Private organizations and community groups are highly engaged and supportive of global collaboration initiatives.
What does your city have to offer a potential Sister City?
A well-developed platform for economic, institutional, and cultural collaboration; also, economy is built around trade, tourism, logistics, aviation, maritime industries.
Other areas the city is willing to pursue
- Professional and institutional exchanges
- Education partnerships
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Public safety collaboration
- Emergency management systems
- Diaspora engagement and community development
Awards / Recognitions
Numerous awards for excellence in:
- Numerous awards for excellence in:
- County government administration
- Innovative projects
- Communications and service delivery
- Library systems
- Aviation sector
Port Everglades:
- Second largest cruise port globally
- 12th busiest container port in the U.S.
- Ranked among the top 20 ports worldwide for operational excellence
Thematic Interests
Broward County is interested in:
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals, and activities
- Organizing global travel exchanges
- Supporting developing communities
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Municipal governance exchanges
- Hosting annual or regional conferences
Geographic & Regional Interests
Open to partnerships globally (Any region)
Ex: mountain/coastal towns
Previously noted interest: El Salvador – reverse migration, redeveloping quickly, booming economically
Primary Contacts
Primary Contact
Name: Erik Pacific
Phone: 954-357-6155
Email: [email protected]