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The Sunshine State in All it's Glory
JUST THE FACTS 
Tags: Florida, sunshine, facts, state, oranges, Tallahassee
The 27th state, Florida was acquired by the US from the Spanish on February 22, several centuries ago. Known mostly for its mouth-watering oranges and the tourism of its sunny beaches, there is more to this state. Here are some basic facts about this state of sunshine.
| | 27th state, admitted on March 3, 1845 |
| | State Abbreviation: FL |
| | Capital: Tallahassee |
| | Largest City: Jacksonville |
| | Area: 65,758 sq miles |
| | Population: 16,000,000 (as of 2000) |
| | Major Industries: tourism, agriculture (mmm oranges), technology |
| | Bordering States: Georgia, Alabama |
| | Bordering water: Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean |
| | Origin of the name: Ponce de Leon named is "Pascua de Florida," meaning Feast of Flowers |
| | Nickname- the Sunshine State |
| | Motto- "In God We Trust" |
| | Song- Swanee River |
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