10 fun facts about Florida

Florida is the third largest state in the US after California and Texas by population. Population - 21.5 million

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Capital - Tallahassee Population - about 196,000

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Majority of oranges in the US are produced in Florida.

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Florida is the flattest state in the US. The highest point in Florida (Britton Hill) is just 345 ft (105 meters).

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Most populous city - Jacksonville Population - about 950,000

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Statehood - 3 March 1845

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Miami is the most popular city in Florida. However, it is not the capital nor the most populous city in Florida. Population - about 440,000

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Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous US.

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The Everglades National Park in Florida is the largest tropical wilderness in the US. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site.

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Because of the tropical and subtropical climate zones, there are hundreds of species of flora and fauna in Florida. To name a few, American alligator, Florida Panther, and American crocodile.

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