California and Florida are two large states in the US. The following is a comparison between these two states. Let’s read.
California vs Florida – US states comparison
| California | Florida | |
| Area | around 163,700 square miles (around 423,970 sq km) | around 65,760 square miles (around 170,310 sq km) |
| Area rank in the US | 3rd | 22nd |
| Population | around 39 million (2023 estimate) | around 22.6 million (2023 estimate) |
| Population rank | 1st | 3rd |
| Region | Western United States | Southern United States |
| Capital City | Sacramento | Tallahassee |
| Largest City | Los Angeles | Jacksonville |
| Became a state of the US | 9 September, 1850 | 3 March, 1845 |
| Borders | Oregon on the north, Nevada and Arizona on the east, and Mexico on the south | Alabama and Georgia on the north |
| Highest natural point | Mount Whitney (14,505 ft/4,421 m) | Britton hill (345 ft/105 m) |
| Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 3 | 1 |
| Number of National Parks | 9 | 3 |
| Nickname | The Golden State | The Sunshine State |
| International border | Yes with Mexico | No |
| Forest cover | nearly 33 percent (2016) | nearly 51 percent (2016) |
| Coastline | Pacific Ocean | Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean |
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Is California bigger than Florida?
Yes, California is 2.5 times bigger than Florida.
Which state is more populous, California or Florida?
The population of California is larger. California is the most populated state on the west coast while Florida is the most populated state on the east coast.
GDP
California and Florida rank 1 and 4 respectively in terms of GDP in the United States (2022 data).
(Also read: Texas vs California vs New Mexico vs Arizona – US states comparison)
Popular tourist attractions in California
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Disneyland Resort Anaheim, Malibu, Yosemite National Park, San Diego, etc.
Popular tourist attractions in Florida
Miami, Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, Everglades National Park, Siesta Key, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, etc.
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Top 3 largest cities by population
California
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- San Jose
(Also read: Top 10 largest cities in California by population)
Florida
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Tampa
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in California
- Yosemite National Park
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Hollyhock House
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Florida
- Everglades National Park