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Florida Almanac: Facts and Figures
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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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)
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| Mean Elevation |
100 |
| Highest Point |
Sec. 30, T6N, R20W, Walton County 4 |
345 |
| Lowest Point |
Atlantic Ocean |
Sea level |
Florida Land Area (Square Miles)
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| 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 |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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