Florida         Called the "Sunshine State," Florida is known for its balmy, sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Ponce de Leon, in search of the elusive fountain of youth, was the first European to explore Florida. St. Augustine, founded by the Spanish in 1565, is the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States. Statehood for Florida came in 1845. Florida's state flower is the orange blossom, which is particularly fitting because oranges are a main export of the state. Because of its shape and location, a long peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida attracts millions of visitors each year to its many seaside resort areas. Its capital is Tallahassee. Florida Profile Florida Map   Capital, Tallahassee | Largest city, Jacksonville  Statehood, Mar. 3, 1845 (27th state) Nickname, Sunshine State Motto, In God We Trust State bird, mockingbird  State flower, orange blossom State tree, Sabal palmetto palm Major Cities & Destination Guides •  Boca Raton •  Daytona Beach •  Everglades City •  Flamingo •  Fort Lauderdale •  Fort Myers •  Islamorada •  Jacksonville •  Key Largo town and Tavernier •  Miami •  Orlando •  Palm Beach •  Panama City Beach •  Pensacola •  Sarasota •  St Augustine •  St Petersburg •  Tallahassee •  Tampa Florida Weather

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