Outside of great weather, San Diego is known primarily for its large defense and military sector. Home to the only submarine and shipbuilding port in the country, this coastal city hosts the largest naval fleet in the world. Other big contributors to the economy include tourism and international trade.
The San Diego Metro Area includes people in San Diego, Calif.; Carlsbad, Calif.; San Marcos, Calif.; and the surrounding areas.
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