| Census Bureau Report |
| Time Zone: Eastern |
| Capital: Tallahassee |
| Statehood Date: 3/3/1845 |
| Statehood Order: 27 |
| Flower: Orange Blossom |
| Bird: Mockingbird |
| Land: 53937 Sq. Miles |
| Water: 11821 Sq. Miles |
| Rank In Area Size: 22 |
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| Florida is known for its balmy, sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Ponce de Leon, in search of the elusive fountain of youth, was the first European to explore Florida. St. Augustine, founded by the Spanish in 1565, is the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States. |
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