State of Florida
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Flag of Florida
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Seal of Florida
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Nickname(s): The Sunshine State
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Motto(s): In God We Trust
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Capital |
Tallahassee
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Largest City |
Jacksonville
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Largest Metro Area |
Miami
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Area |
Ranked 22nd
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- Total |
65,795 sq mi (170,304 km²)
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- Width |
361 miles (582 km)
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- Length |
447 miles (721 km)
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- % water |
17.9
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- Latitude |
24°30'N to 31°N
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- Longitude |
79°48'W to 87°38'W
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Population |
4th
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- Total (2000) |
15,982,378
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- Density |
309/sq mi 117.3/km² (8th)
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Elevation |
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- Highest point
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Britton Hill 345 ft (105 m)
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- Mean |
98 ft (30 m)
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- Lowest point |
Atlantic Ocean 0 ft (0 m)
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Confederate Admission
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Old Union Admission
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March 3, 1845 (27th)
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Time Zones |
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- Time Zone(s) |
Eastern (EST) & 3
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- Location(s) 2 & 3
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Abbreviations
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FL
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