10 Florida Facts

Florida is one of the beautiful states of United States of America. The state is beautiful and rich in culture. Florida was admitted to United States in 1843. This state is also called sunshine state probably because sun shines here a lot. The state has its own recognized flower called orange blossom. Its capital is Tallahassee. Below are more detailed facts about this state.

1. Counties and governance

There are 67 counties in Florida State.  The governance of the state includes the governor of the state, and the independent cabinet which includes attorney general, chief financial officer, and commissioner of agriculture s prominent figures of the cabinet.

2. Trade and tourism

The tow most prominent things about Florida are the trade and the tourism. The total of 40 percent of USA’s international trade travels through Florida. The tourism is one of the biggest sources of revenue generation for the state. In year 2004, the number of tourists visited Florida was a record.

3. Space industry

The space industry of Florida also contributes to the economy of the state. This state ranks at fourth position for its space related jobs. The Kennedy space center has 15000 employees.

4. Farm earnings

The farm earnings of Florida are the highest is the southeast region. This state produces 75 % of the oranges in United States and 40 % of all the world orange juice is supplied from here.

5. Lower taxes

The state of Florida is ranked at the 45th number in tax burden. The tax they place in income, property and other state items is lower than other states.

6. Geography

The state of Florida is 58,560 square miles in area from which land covers 54,252 square miles and rest goes to the water. It gets the 22nd position in other states by area.

7. Population

It is ranked at fourth number with respect to the population of the state behind the California, Texas and New York.

8. Season and weather

The weather of Florida State remains hot and summer oriented most time of the year. It is a perfect place for the retirees.  With rains and coastal area’s cool breeze add some cold and pleasant effect in the weather.

9. Average temperature

As it is said that Florida is a state where weather is not cold or snowy. The summer average temperature goes up to 28 degree c while in winter it goes down to 11 degree c. so it shows that not much temperature changes occur in both seasons.

10. State Motto

There is no formal state motto of Florida State. “In GOD we trust” is most commonly used by the people of Florida but it has not been taken by the legislature yet.