Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States. Much of the land mass of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is nicknamed the "Sunshine State" because of its generally warm climate—subtropical in the northern and central regions of the state, with a true tropical climate in the southern portion. The state has four large urban areas, a number of smaller industrial cities, and many small towns. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 18,328,340 in 2008, ranking Florida as the fourth most populous state in the U.S. Tallahassee is the state capital, Jacksonville is the largest city, and the Miami metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area. (via Wikipedia)
Capital:
Tallahassee
Largest City:
Jacksonville
Latitude:
24°27′ N to 31° N
Longitude:
80°02′ W to 87°38′ W
Land Area:
53,927
139,670
Time Zone:
Eastern: UTC-5/DST-4
Elevation Lowest Point:
0
0
Governor:
Charlie Crist (R)
State Song:
Old Folks at Home (Way Down Upon The Swanee River)
Highest Point:
Britton Hill
Median Income:
$41,171
Flower:
Orange blossom
Lieutenant Governor:
Jeff Kottkamp (R)
Gemstone:
Moonstone
Lowest Point:
Atlantic Ocean
Full Name:
State of Florida
Admittance Date:
Mar 3, 1845
Borders:
Alabama, Georgia
Representatives:
15 Republicans, 10 Democrats
Senators:
Bill Nelson (D), George LeMieux (R)
Demonym:
Floridian
Name:
Florida
Motto:
In God We Trust
Elevation Highest Point:
105
345
Total Area:
170,304
65,795
Area of Inland Water:
11,828
30,634
Also Known As:
The Sunshine State
Website:
www.myflorida.com
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