Here is the next instalment of my monthly feature going
through the States of the United States in alphabetical order to check out how
they got named, what their flag is like and other things of interest.
Location –
bordered to the north by Alabama and
Georgia but otherwise bordered by sea.
Over 20 million people live in Florida.
Most of them within 10 miles of the coast.
Origin
of name – comes from a Spanish word meaning 'flowery'
Nicknames –
The Sunshine State – while having long hours of sunshine, Florida also gets
tornado's and hurricanes.
Flag
Capital –
Tallahassee but Miami is a much bigger city.
As well as large cities, there are also small towns like Vernon (named
after Mount Vernon).
Flower –
Orange blossom
State
Tree
– Sabal Palm
Signature
foods – Key Lime Pie
Famous
places to visit – Walt Disney World, Kennedy Space Center,
Fort Lauderdale Beach and, of course, the Everglades and Florida Keys. Florida also has the largest collection of
Art Deco buildings in the US.
Famous
businesses/brands – 16 of the Fortune 500 companies are
headquartered in Florida including Burger King, Tupperware and Office Depot.
Famous
people from Florida –Faye Dunaway, Pat Boone, Johnny Depp,
Ariana Grande, Sidney Poitier (of To Sir with Love fame), Debbie Harry and
Chris Evert.
Enjoyed the Florida showcase...
ReplyDeletePlaces to visit you have to mention St. Augustine. It's the oldest continuously inhabited city in the nation and its beautiful.
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