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 Florida Facts and Trivia
Many symbols of Florida can be found in our Florida coloring pages section. This includes state map outlines, the flag, state flower, famous landmarks, state animals and other symbols of the region. These printables make a great resource for student reports. |
 State Name: Florida |
| State Nickname: The Sunshine State |
| State Capital: Tallahassee |
| State Governor: Charlie Crist |
| State Abbreviation: Fla. |
| 2 letter Postal Code: FL |
| Area: 58,560 square miles |
| Date Entered the Union: March 3, 1845 |
| State #: 27 |
| Borders: Florida, Georgia, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico |
 Flag Meaning: The state seal lies on a red cross that sits in a white field. The words "The Great Seal Of The State of Florida" and the state motto surround the state seal. The sun symbolizes the authority of the state government. Various land formations are representative of the state - hills and lowlands. The steamboat is symbolic of commerce. The tree stands for victory, justice and honor. A Native American is tossing flowers (that represent hope and joy). This also symbolizes the influence of various tribes throughout Florida's history. The red bars represent the bars from the Confederate flag. The flag was adopted in 1899. |
| Number of U.S. Representatives: 25 |
| State Motto: In God we trust |
| State Flower: Orange Blossom |
| State Bird: Mockingbird |
| State Song: "Suwannee River" |
| State Tree: Sabal Palmetto Palm |
| State Mammal: Florida Panther; Manatee |
| State Reptile: American Alligator |
| State Fish: Florida Largemouth Bass |
| State Butterfly: Zebra Longwing |
| 10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood |
Famous Residents:
- Pat Boone, singer
- Faye Dunaway, actress
- Jim Morrison, singer
- Sidney Poitier, actor
- Charles and John Ringling, circus fame
- Ben Vereen, actor |
| Attractions: Disney World, Everglades National Park, Cape Kennedy, First permanent settlement in America, Circus Winter Quarters (winter home of Barnum and Bailey Circus), Cypress Gardens, Hialeah Park, Sea World, Daytona Beach, Parrot Jungle |
| Agriculture and products: beef cattle, fruits (grapefruit, limes, oranges, tangerines, watermelons), tobacco, vegetables (beans, celery, corn, potatoes, tomatoes), cotton |
| Industries: tourism, agriculture, furniture, printing & publishing |
| Natural Resources: lumber, clays, limestone, mineral sands, phosphate, sand, gravel, phosphate, peat, lime deposits |
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