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Florida is one of the South Atlantic states of the US and the southernmost of the contiguous states. Today, Florida has a highly diversified economy, driven by tourism, international trade, health and financial services, high-technology manufacturing, and the production of citrus fruits and other agricultural commodities. Millions of tourists visit Florida each year, lured by the warm climate and attractions like the John F. Kennedy Space Center, on Cape Canaveral and Walt Disney World, a group of four large theme parks, near Orlando. Florida's population experienced nearly a six fold increase between 1950 and 2000, many of the new inhabitants being retired persons from other parts of the US and immigrants from Caribbean countries.

Florida Almanac
Official Name	Florida
Capital	Tallahassee
Nick Name	Sunshine State
Motto	In God We Trust
Location & Region	30.45700 N, 084.28139 W		South
Constitution Ratified	1969
Statehood	March 03, 1845		27th state
Population	15,982,378	301.57 sq mi.	4th
Largest City (by population)	Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee
Bordering States	North:Alabama and Georgia East: Atlantic Ocean South: Straits of Florida (separating it from Cuba) West: Gulf of Mexico and Alabama Coastline: 1350 mi
Number of Counties	67 Counties in Florida
Largest County (by population)	Miami-Dade	2,253,362	1,945 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	27 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election)
US Congress	2 Senators; 23 Representatives (25 Representatives as of the 2002 election)
Time Zone	Central Standard Time & Eastern Standard Time
Florida Climate and Weather
Central and south Florida can be very hot and humid in summer, with a good chance for a brief afternoon thunderstorm (they don't last long). Highs usually average in the mid-80s, with lows in the 70s. Occasionally a hurricane will approach Florida (mostly summer and early fall), however plenty of advance warnings are given to both residents and travelers In winter, especially central and north, conditions are mild but can quickly become damp and cold. Central and south are warmer, but that occasional cold front moving in from the northwest can (on occasion) bring rains, and cooler conditions. Weather from Miami south into the Keys is considered perfect year-round.
Highest Temperature	109 degrees June 29, 1931 - Monticello
Lowest Temperature	-2 degrees February 13, 1899 - Tallahassee-
Avg Temp: High - Low	91.7 degrees
Low Average Temp	39.9 degrees
Florida Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	100
Highest Point	Sec. 30, T6N, R20W, Walton County 4		345
Lowest Point	Atlantic Ocean		Sea level
Florida Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	12 miles NNW of Brooksville
Total Area	65,754.59		22nd
Land Area	53,926.82		82.02%
Water Area	11,827.77		17.98%
Forested Land Area			47%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	500 miles		160 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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