Florida - Wikipedia
WEBFlorida (/ ˈ f l ɒr ɪ d ə / ⓘ FLORR-ih-də, Spanish:) 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, and …
Florida Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, is a peninsula located in the Southeastern United States. It shares a border with Alabama and Georgia and is the only state with a coastline along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The capital, Tallahassee, is in the state's northern panhandle region.
Florida | Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Florida, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted as the 27th state in 1845. Florida is the most populous of the southeastern states and the second most populous Southern state after Texas. The capital is Tallahassee, located in the northwestern panhandle.
Geography of Florida - Wikipedia
WEBA map of Florida, as seen from outer space. Much of the state of Florida is situated on a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. Spanning two time zones, it extends to the northwest into a …
Florida ‑ Seminole Wars, Immigration & Disney World - HISTORY
WEBDec 16, 2009 · While European colonists quickly decimated the Indigenous population, Florida became home to a Seminole community of Indigenous and enslaved people who migrated from nearby states in the 18th ...
Florida - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBFlorida (/ ˈflɒrɪdə / (listen) American Spanish: [flɒrida]), officially the State of Florida, is a state in the southeast part of the United States. It is the 22nd largest US state by total area with 65,757.70 sq mi (170,312 km 2) and the third most-populous with a 2020 population of more than 21 million.
Florida - Wikiwand
WEBFlorida (/ ˈf l ɒrɪdə / (listen) American Spanish: [flɒrida]), officially the State of Florida, is a state in the southeast part of the United States. It is the 22nd largest US state by total area with 65,757.70 sq mi (170,312 km 2) and the third most-populous with a 2020 population of more than 21 million.
Florida - Exploration, Spanish Colonization, US State
WEB2 days ago · Florida - Exploration, Spanish Colonization, US State: Ancient Native American peoples entered Florida from the north as early as 12,000 years ago. Although the first evidence of farming dates from about 500 bce, some southern groups remained hunters, fishers, and gatherers until their extinction.
Florida - US State, Sunshine State, Beaches | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Florida - US State, Sunshine State, Beaches | Britannica. Geography & Travel States & Other Subdivisions. Statehood of Florida. in Florida in History. Also known as: Sunshine State. Written by. Robert J. Norrell. Professor of History, University of Tennessee.
History of Florida - Wikipedia
WEBThe foundation of Florida was located in the continent of Gondwana at the South Pole 650 million years ago (Mya). When Gondwana collided with the continent of Laurentia 300 Mya, it had moved further north. 200 Mya, the merged continents containing what would be Florida, had moved north of the equator.