2. Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of
Florida, on the Atlantic coast .
It is a principal city of the South Florida
metropolitan area.
The city is a popular tourist destination.
Fort Lauderdale is sometimes known as the
"Venice of America“ because of its expansive
and intricate canal system.
The city is a major yachting center, resident
yachts, marinas and boatyards .
The city sits 23 miles north of Miami, Florida.