Highlights
Visitors flock to its theme parks but they can also explore the natural side of the Sunshine State. The River of Grass, spanning the Florida peninsula from coast to coast, is the only living coral reef in the continental U.S. and the nation’s southern-most islands.
State Secret
Canaveral National Seashore and Gulf Islands National Seashore, the longest protected seashore in the nation, offers miles of sand and coastal views.
State Facts
Land Area: 53,927 square miles
Population: 18,251,243
State Capital: Tallahassee
Largest City: Jacksonville
Local Time: 5 hrs behind the UK
Climate: Generally the summer is hot and it can be humid in the southern part of the state. Winters are usually mild, and spring/autumn have some of the best weather of all.
Ntl Parks: Florida has millions of acres of undeveloped public land on which there are more than 200+ state parks, dozens of national forests, wildlife refuges and preserves.
Golf: Florida has 1,200 golf courses, the most of any US state.
More Information
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