Key West, Florida

Key West is a city and an island of the same name at the westernmost tip of the Florida Keys in Monroe County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,478. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 24,768 . This is an interesting comparison to the 1920 census that put the population at approximately 20,000. It is the county seat of Monroe County.{{GR|6}} Key West is known as the Southernmost City and also as the Conch Republic. It is also the southern terminus of U.S. 1. Key West is about 150 miles (240 km) southwest of Miami, Florida, and 90 miles (145 km) north of Havana, Cuba.

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City - Island - Florida Keys - Monroe County, Florida - United States - Census - Population - 2004 - U.S. Census Bureau - County seat - Conch Republic - U.S. 1 - Miami, Florida - Havana - Cuba

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Key West is a seaport destination for many passenger cruise ships. The Key West International Airport provides airline service. Hotels and guesthouses are available for lodging. Many restaurants offer a choice of indoor or outdoor dining.

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Seaport - Cruise ships - Key West International Airport - Airline - Hotels - Guesthouses - Lodging - Restaurants

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Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) was founded in the city in 1926. The central business district is comprised primarily of Duval, Whitehead, and Simonton Streets.

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Pan American World Airways - Central business district

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Key West has a large gay and lesbian population and is a popular international gay tourist destination. The Key West Business Guild is the nation's first and oldest continuous gay and lesbian chamber of commerce. Key West is known for its tolerance and acceptance and has adopted the diversity motto "One Human Family" to reflect a desire to treat all people with respect and dignity. Key West is home to many eccentric residents and visitors who have traveled to the end of the road (U.S. Highway 1) to find individual freedom.

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Gay - Lesbian - Tourist - Chamber of commerce - Tolerance - Acceptance - Diversity - Motto - Dignity - Eccentric - Residents

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The U.S. Navy has a large presence and occupies significant property in Key West. The Naval Air Station (NAS Key West) located on Boca Chica Key is an air combat training facility. President Harry S. Truman often stayed in Key West for rest and relaxation at the Truman Little White House during his presidency.

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U.S. Navy - President - Harry S. Truman - Presidency

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There was formerly a railway, but in 1935 its operation was discontinued. See also the history section.

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