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americas-florists.com directory
of florists in Florida, USA
Called the "Sunshine
State," Florida is known for its balmy, sunny weather and
beautiful beaches. Ponce de Leon, in search of the elusive
fountain of youth, was the first European to explore Florida. St.
Augustine, founded by the Spanish in 1565, is the oldest
permanent European settlement in the continental United States.
Statehood for Florida came in 1845. Florida's state flower is the
orange blossom, which is particularly fitting because oranges are
a main export of the state. Because of its shape and location, a
long peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico,
Florida attracts millions of visitors each year to its many
seaside resort areas. Its capital is Tallahassee.
State Flower: Orange Blossom
State Motto: In God we trust
State Nickname: Sunshine State
State Bird: Mockingbird
Land area: 54,153 sq mi.; Length:
500 miles; Width: 160 miles
10 largest cities (1999 est.):
Jacksonville 1, 695,877; Miami, 369,253; Tampa, 290,973; St.
Petersburg, 234,647; Hialeah, 212,547; Orlando, 180,308; Fort
Lauderdale, 154,021; Tallahassee, 135,938; Hollywood, 131,828;
Pembroke Pines, 121,279 -
Persons per square mile (1999): 280.2
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