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The Sunshine State in All it's Glory
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The 27th state, Florida was acquired by the US from the Spanish on February 22, several centuries ago. Known mostly for its mouth-watering oranges and the tourism of its sunny beaches, there is more to this state. Here are some basic facts about this state of sunshine.

27th state, admitted on March 3, 1845

State Abbreviation: FL

Capital: Tallahassee

Largest City: Jacksonville

Area: 65,758 sq miles

Population: 16,000,000 (as of 2000)

Major Industries: tourism, agriculture (mmm oranges), technology

Bordering States: Georgia, Alabama

Bordering water: Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean

Origin of the name: Ponce de Leon named is "Pascua de Florida," meaning Feast of Flowers

Nickname- the Sunshine State

Motto- "In God We Trust"

Song- Swanee River

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