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The Sunshine State
"In God We Trust"
QUICK FACTS
Capital: Tallahassee
Population: 22.9 million
Major Cities: Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota
Key Industries: Agriculture, livestock, transportation equipment, real estate
STATE HISTORY
Florida officially became a state on March 3rd, 1845.
Before it became a state, Florida was called Florida Territory.
Florida's History: 14,000 years ago, Paleo-Indian inhabitants entered Florida, leaving behind artifacts. In 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon came to Florida, naming it La Florida. Florida then became part of the Spanish Empire, with St. Augustine being created as a Spanish settlement in 1516. During the 18th century, the French and British were competing for the control of Florida.
The abbreviation of this state is FL.
STATE SYMBOLS
State Flag
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
State Flower: Orange Blossom
State Flower: Orange Blossom
State Tree: Sabal Palm
State Tree: Sabal Palm
State Animal: Florida Panther
State Animal: Florida Panther
State Sport: American Football
State Sport: American Football
STATE GEOGRAPHY
Total Size of State: 65,758 square miles
Number of Counties: 67 counties
Highest Point: Britton Hill (345 feet)
Highest Point: Britton Hill (345 feet)
Lowest Points: Alantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico (Both 0 feet)
Lowest Points: Alantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico (Both 0 feet)
INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT
FLORIDA SPORTS TEAMS
Florida is a state with many different attractions. It is famously known for places such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. There are many more attractions such as the Everglades, the Florida Keys, Discovery Cove, Miami Beach, Bok Tower Gardens, Clearwater Beach, Busch Gardens, and the Kennedy Space Center. These are just some of the areas shown in the slides, and there are several more places in Florida to visit.
FLORIDA FUN FACTS
Florida is the only state in which crocodiles and alligators coexist.
It has the most golf courses in the United States.
Florida produces 75% of the country's oranges.
In Miami, Suntan Lotion was invented.
It has over 30,000 lakes.
The longest sidewalk in the world belongs to Tampa.
FAMOUS PEOPLE
Ariana Grande
Bob Ross
Bella Thorne
Deion Sanders
Jason Derulo
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MY CONNECTIONS WITH FLORIDA
I liked learning about this state because: I visited this state recently and it was nice to know about everything in it.
The most interesting fact I learned was: Florida is the flattest state in the United States, with its highest point at Britton Hill, which is only 345 feet above sea level.
Would you like to visit this state if you haven't already?: I have already visited, but I do recommend going because there are many amazing things to do.
BONUS FEATURES
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