This was the twenty-seventh state be admitted to the union. Hi, I am Rebecca Brayton welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll be continuing our travel series with a look at Florida.
Florida’s nickname is the sunshine state, because of its warm and pleasant tropical weather. First admitted as the state in eighteen forty-five, today Florida’s population is approximately eighteen and a half million. This makes it the most populous state in the United States. The capital of Florida is Tallahassee its largest city is Jacksonville. Found in the south eastern section of the United States, Florida has the most coastline of any of the contiguous states at roughly twelve miles. The majority of the state forms a peninsula that borders such bodies of water as the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a coastal and border state, Florida is greatly influenced by its large American and European populations. This influence has affected both culture and even the architecture of the state.
Florida is home to a number of wildlife reserves and conservation areas that help preserve the diverse native animal population of the state. The Florida panther is the state animal and is protected as endangered species because it is close to extinction. The state marine mammal is the lovable manatee. Of course the state is famous for its population of alligators.
Tourism is the state most important industry : visitors are drawn to the perpetual sun and warm weather as well as the endless beaches and amusement parks.
Approximately sixteen million people visit the state each year, with beach towns being particularly popular during winter months. Aside from its beautiful beaches, other leisure activities that are popular in the state include hunting, surfing and hiking.
No matter what you choose to visit the sunshine state, you’ll find it comes by his nickname honestly.