Florida

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
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Author: Gamweb


Florida is a state on the southeastern part of the United States. It shares a border with Alabama to the northwest, and Georgia to the north. Florida covers an area of 65,758 square miles (170,306 sq km) and has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States of 1,200 miles. Also, Florida is a great travel destination port.

Sailors of the US Navy at the 2005 Christmas Day Parade at Disney World, Florida
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Author: Adam J. Herrada, US Navy Photo


With a population of 18,500,000, Florida is the fourth most populous state in the country. The capital of Florida is Tallahassee. Jacksonville is the largest city while the Miami Metropolitan Area is the largest metropolitan area in Florida.

The Florida area has been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years before the arrival of the first Europeans. It was discovered by Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish conquistador, on 2 April, 1513, six days after Easter but still during the Pascua Florida, or "Flowery Easter" season. The land became known as "La Florida" except between 1630 and the 1700's, when it was also known as Tegesta, after the Tequesta tribe living there.

Anne's Beach, Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida
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Author: Ved Ivanov


Southernmost House, Key West, Florida
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Author: Averette


The British gained control of Florida through the Peace of Paris treaty on 1763, but lost it back to Spain through the Treaty of Versailles in 1783. Spain ceded it to the United States through the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819. Florida became the 27th state of the United States of America on 3 March, 1845.

Florida experiences balmy weather that makes it attractive to retirees. The summers are long and hot while the winters are mild. Summer temperature averages around 80.5°F (26.9°C) while winter temperature is around 68.5°F (20.3°C). There is a rainy season between mid June to September, when thunderstorms are a typical occurrence. There is also a hurricane season from 1 June to 30 November.

Cocoa Beach, Florida
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Author: Dennis Adams, Federal Highways Administration


Mangrove near Everglades City, Florida
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Author: Riandi

Travel to Florida

The four main international airports in Florida are those in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood.

Travel within Florida

To get from city to city, you can take the Greyhound buses. Within each city, it is most convenient to drive. Car rental agencies can be found at major airports.

Tampa, Florida
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Author: Christopher Hollis


Miami skyscrapers
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Author: Hugone

Cruises from Florida

Florida is a major destination for cruises. There are a number of cruises from Florida that you can choose from, each with its own set of facilities and packages.

Cities in Florida

The biggest city in Florida is Jacksonville. However, the most populous metropolitan area in Florida is the South Florida Metropolitan Area centered on Miami, with 5.5 million people, followed by Tampa Bay Metropolitan Area, centered on Tampa, with 2.7 million, and Orlando Metropolitan Area, with 2 million people.

Places of Interest in Florida

National Parks of Florida

National Monuments in Florida

World Heritage Sites of Florida

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