Florida's Population (2003) - 17,019,068

Florida Weather & Seasons

Florida is known around the world for its balmy weather. The state's mild winters have made it a haven for retirees. Summers can be long and hot with showers providing much appreciated relief during the rainy season. Coastal areas also experience gentle breezes during the summer.

Summer:
80.5 (F) degrees (26.9 C) (North Florida)
82.7 (F) degrees (28.2 C) (South Florida)

Winter:

53.0 (F) degrees (11.7 C) (North Florida)

68.5 (F) degrees (20.3 C) (South Florida)

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Florida Geography

Total Area - 58,560 Square Miles.


Florida has more than 11,000 miles of rivers, streams & waterways & 663 Miles of beaches

Florida History

Juan Ponce de Leon discovers Florida in 1513 when he lands in NE Florida, possibly near present-day St. Augustine, to claim Florida for Spain. This is when written records about life in Florida began. Florida became a U.S. Territory in 1821 and was admitted to U.S. as a State on March 3, 1845 (27th State)

(source:state of Florida)

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