Florida Facts
Florida was named by explorer Ponce de Leon in 1513 and became a state in 1845.
No where in Florida is more than 70 miles from saltwater. The highest elevation in the state is
345 feet above sea level in Walton County, located in the panhandle.
| Area |
58560 sq mi |
| Population (2005) |
17,789,864 |
| Capital |
Tallahassee |
| LargestCity |
Jacksonville |
| Nickname |
Sunshine State |
| Motto |
In God We Trust |
| State Bird |
Mockingbird |
| State Flower |
Orange Blossom |
| State Tree |
Sabal Palmetto Palm |
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