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The 954 area code covers Broward County in the state of Florida. It was created on September 11, 1995, as a split from the 305 area code, which previously covered southern Florida. It was Florida's first new area code since 1988 and the second addition to 305.

Broward County is the second-most populous county in Florida and the 17th-most populous in the United States. Cities and towns covered by the 954 area code include Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines. Some cities are key tourist spots attracting millions yearly, particularly Fort Lauderdale, renowned for its beaches, boating canals, upscale outdoor restaurants, boutiques, and luxury hotels.

In terms of zip codes, the region covered by the 954 area code houses hundreds of them, considering there are nearly 50 incorporated areas within Broward County alone. For example, Fort Lauderdale's zip codes range from 33301 to 33394, while Hollywood's range from 33019 to 33084. Coral Springs offers zip codes from 33065 to 33077.

The latest estimate places the population of Broward County at approximately 1.95 million, which makes area code 954 one of the most densely populated in Florida. Although English remains the most spoken language, the region has a rich linguistic diversity due to the influx of several immigrant communities. Languages such as Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and a variety of Creole dialects are also widely spoken, indicative of the multicultural makeup of the region.

The economy of the region is diverse and well-rounded. It includes industries such as construction, trade, transport, utilities, financial services, and tourism. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, encompassed by the 954 area code, is one of the fastest-growing large hub airports in the United States. It is known for its interconnecting network of domestic and international flights.

In telecommunications, the 954 area code was overlaid with 754 in 2002 to meet the ever-growing need for telephone numbers in Broward County. Even after two decades of the overlay, both area codes are still used concurrently within the county.