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    Florida is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula … See more

    The Paleo-Indians entered Florida at least 14,000 years ago. By the 16th century, the earliest time for which there is a historical record, major groups of people living in Florida included the See more

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    The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the population of Florida was 21,477,737 on July 1, 2019, a … See more

    The basic structure, duties, function, and operations of the government of the State of Florida are defined by the Florida Constitution, which establishes the basic law of the state and … See more

    The economy of the state of Florida is the fourth-largest in the United States, with a $1.647 trillion gross state product (GSP) as of 2024. If Florida were a sovereign nation (2024), it … See more

    Florida has the largest collection of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings, both in the United States and in the entire world, most of which … See more

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    Much of Florida is on a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean and the Straits of Florida. Spanning two time zones, … See more

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    There were 2.7 million Medicaid patients in Florida in 2009. The governor has proposed adding $2.6 billion to care for the expected 300,000 additional patients in 2011. The cost of … See more

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    • Florida, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted as the 27th state in 18…
      Geographic location has been the key factor in Florida’s long and colourful development, and it helps explain the striking contemporary character of the state. The greater part of Florida lies on a peninsula that protrudes southeastward from the North American continent, separating the wate…
    • The state lies close to both the geographic and population centres of the Western Hemisphere, …
      The climate and scenery of the “Sunshine State” have long attracted enormous numbers of visitors. Tourism has surpassed agriculture and manufacturing as the main component of Florida’s economy, and the prospect of employment in the state’s rapidly growing service sector has sim…
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  4. Florida Maps & Facts - World Atlas

    Nov 27, 2024 · Learn about Florida's geography, climate, natural environment, and attractions with maps and facts. Explore its counties, cities, lakes, rivers, …

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    Tallahassee
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    US-FL
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    State of Florida
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    Nov 27, 2024
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