Florida, US

About

Florida is located in the southeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It is nicknamed the "Sunshine State" for its warm tropical climate. The state capital and largest city is Tallahassee. Florida was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845. Here are some key details about Florida:

Geography and Climate

The state has a total area of 65,755 square miles, making it the 22nd largest state in the U.S. Florida is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. South Florida has many islands, keys and reefs.

Florida has a subtropical climate, with hot humid summers and mild winters. The northern part of the state has four seasons, while South Florida stays warm year-round.

Economy

Major industries in Florida include tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction. Top products of Florida include citrus fruits, cattle, dairy, tomatoes, and sugarcane. Florida relies heavily on tourism with destinations like the Everglades National Park, Walt Disney World, and popular beaches like Miami Beach and Key West.

PortMiami and Port Everglades are major seaports. The Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is an important site for the U.S. space program. Major companies like Publix Super Markets and NextEra Energy have headquarters in Florida.

Population and Culture

Florida is the 3rd most populous state with over 21 million residents. There is diversity with Latino/Hispanic being the largest ethnic group. There are vibrant Cuban, Haitian, and Puerto Rican communities. Florida is home to the Seminole Tribe and Miccosukee Tribe.

Miami is a global city with a strong Latino influence. Orlando attracts millions of visitors yearly to its famed theme parks. Florida has an active arts scene including the Miami City Ballet.

Education

Top universities include the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Miami and University of South Florida. The state has many reputable colleges and research institutions.

Government and Politics

The current governor is Ron DeSantis. Florida has two Republican senators, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. Florida is known as a key battleground state in presidential elections.

Conclusion

In summary, Florida is a diverse, populous state known for tourism, beaches, and theme parks. It has major cities like Miami and economic hubs focused on trade, agriculture and aerospace. The sunny climate and natural attractions bring in millions of visitors annually.

Quick Facts about Florida

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Geography

Florida is located at 28°45'2"N 82°30'0"W (28.7505400, -82.5001000). It has 2 neighbors: Georgia and Alabama.

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The largest city of Florida is Jacksonville with a population of 920,570. Other cities include, Miami population 471,525, Tampa population 407,599, Orlando population 289,457 and St. Petersburg population 253,693. See all Florida cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Florida.

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People born in Florida, including politician Fred P. Cone, actress and model Peyton List, actress Faune A. Chambers, .

List

• Al Lopez (American Major League Baseball players, catcher, Major League Baseball managers, Baseball Hall of Fame member) he was born in 20/08/1908
• John Terry (American actor) he was born in 25/01/1950
• Richard Douglas Lane (American art historian) he was born in 09/02/1926
• Alexandra Adi (American actress) she was born in 13/04/1971
• Moose (dog actor (1990-2006)) was born in 24/12/1990
• Edward Shearmur (British composer) he was born in 28/02/1966
• Paul Rabinow (American anthropologist) he was born in 21/06/1944
• Sami Gayle (American child actress) she was born in 22/01/1996
• Rick Malambri (American actor) he was born in 07/11/1982
• Rob Dukes (American heavy metal singer) he was born in 08/03/1968
• Scott Zona (American botanist) he was born in 01/01/1959
• Razan Ghazzawi (Syrian blogger) she was born in 01/01/1980
• Charles A. Becker (American food scientist) he was born in 08/02/1925
• Cherie Priest (American writer) she was born in 30/07/1975
• John W. Martin ((1884-1958) 24th Governor of Florida, USA) he was born in 21/06/1884
• Brandon Simpson (athletics competitor) he was born in 06/09/1981
• Steve Pearce (baseball player from the United States of America) he was born in 13/04/1983
• Bree Wee (American triathlete) she was born in 17/12/1979

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