What is the state of Florida all about? Well, read on to find out.
Facts
- Capital
- Tallahassee
- Largest City
- Jacksonville
- Largest County or equivalent
- Miami-Dade
- Largest Meto
- South Florida
- Population
- 22,610,726
- Rank 3rd in the United States
- 22,610,726
Located
Well, Florida has the longest cast line in the contiguous United States. It is boarded by the following:
- To the North
- Alabama
- Georgia
- West
- The Gulf of Mexico
- East
- The Atlantic Ocean
- South
- More water from the Atlantic
Major Cities
We talked about the capital, Tallahassee, which is located in the northern part of the state. Now, let’s talk about some of the others.
- Miami
- The largest city, and you can say, the most vibrant, is also an international hub of traffic.
- Jacksonville
- This is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States.
- Tampa
- It is on the Western side of Florida and is well known for its cultural attractions and waterfront districts.
- Orlando
- If you don’t know what Orlando is all about, then well you have been living in a bubble. This is known for the theme parks.
- St. Petersburg
- Not in Russia, but this known for art and cultural scene.
- Ft. Lauderdale
- Known for the beaches.
Population
We pointed out that 21.5 million people live here, thus making it the third most populous state in the United States. It is a diverse state with a significant Hispanic and Latino Population.
- Cuban
- Puerto Rican
- Mexican
Descent make up for that diverse population.
Economy
Florida has a robust and diverse economy. The tourism industry plays a significant role, with millions of visitors flocking to the state each year to enjoy its beaches, theme parks (such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando), and natural attractions like the Everglades National Park. Agriculture is another important sector, with Florida being a major producer of citrus fruits, sugarcane, tomatoes, and other crops. The state is also home to a thriving aerospace and defense industry, international trade hubs, financial centers, and a growing healthcare sector.
Sports
Has a great sports culture It has the following Pro spots
Name | Sport | City | Arena |
Miami Marlins | MLB | Miami | LoanDepot Park |
Tampa Bay Rays | MLB | Tampa Bay | Tropicana Field |
Miami Heat | NBA | Miami | Kaseya Center |
Orlando Magic | NBA | Orlando | Amway Center |
Jacksonville Jaguars | NFL | Jacksonville | TIAA Bank Field |
Miami Dolphins | NFL | Miami | Hard Rock Stadium |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL | Tampa Bay | Raymond James Stadium |
Florida Panthers | NHL | Miami | Amerant Bank Arena |
Tampa Bay Lighting | NHL | Tampa Bay | Amalie Arena |
Inter Miami CF | MLS | Miami | DRV PNK Stadium As of Now |
Orlando City SC | MLS | Orlando | Expioria Stadium |
Miami Fusion | MLS | Miami | Lockhart Stadium |
Tampa Bay Mutiny | MLS | Tampa Bay | Raymond James Stadium |
MLB = Major League Baseball
NBA = National Basketball Association
NFL = National Football League
NHL = National Hokey League
MLS = Major League Soccer
Religion
Here are the religions in Florida
ReligionM | Percentage |
Protestant | 46% |
Catholic | 21% |
Mormon | 1% |
Jehovah’s Witness | 1% |
Other Christian | 1% |
Nothing In Particular | 17% |
Agnostic | 4% |
Atheist | 3% |
Jewish | 3% |
Other Faiths | 3% |
Lots of things
Florida offers a lot of things to do. People go there during the winter to get warm and out of the cold. A lot of sports. MLB do spring training down there.
Took the feature image from the internet.
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