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Jacksonsonville is located in northeastern Florida, not far from where the St. Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
How did it fall into the Atlantic Ocean? before the city got its present name, it had been the Indian village of Associachit, the French port of Querrollin and, already a minor American settlement, Cockford, in 1822, was renamed the seventh in the account of the President of the United States, Andrew Jacksons, to Jacksonson Donoville.
After that, during the Civil War (1861—1865), the city becomes an important Southern strategic point. It is from here that the Army of the Confederation receives most of its supplies of beef and pork. In recent years, Jacksonville has established itself as a popular resort.
Today, there are several military bases located throughout the city. But tourism remains one of the citys most important economic sectors.
The citys signature landmark – the Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge. It is in the center of downtown Downtown and is a favorite destination for citizens and tourists because of its wide sidewalks. Beach-goers are likely to enjoy the relatively non-routine shoreline near Jacksnonville. Atlantic Beach, Newtown Beach, Jacksunnonville Beach – these are places where you can relax, sunbathe and fish away from the citys hustle and bustle. Another local pride is Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. It has over 2,000 species and more than 1,500 rare plants.
Jacksonvilles climate is humid, sub-zero, and summer is usually hot and long, from May through October. The coldest month is January. The advantage of living here is that it is less prone to hurricanes than other cities in Florida.
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- Air quality: 33 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 880,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 36 Mbps
- Best wireless: T-Mobile
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings:
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
- Best short-haul air carrier: Jet Blue
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $1700
- Monthly costs for family: $4100
- Monthly costs for local: $1150
- Meal: $8
- Small Cola: $1.5
- Beer 1 Pint: $4
- Coffee: $3
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