ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE
The Florida panther is close to extinction. Much of Florida has an elevation of less than 12 feet (3.7 m), including many populated areas. Therefore, it is susceptible to rising sea levels associated with global warming.
Florida is a low per capita energy user.

4%
of energy in the state is generated through renewable resources
6%
of the nation's total energy output
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE
late 19th century.
World War II spurred economic development in Florida. Because of its year-round mild climate, the state became a major training center for soldiers, sailors, and aviators of the United States.
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833,120 1,003,643 13,299,663 10,458,509
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5.2 6.3 83.2 65.4
ECONOMY
The state's economy relies mainly on tourism, agriculture, and transportation, which developed in the
Florida was named by Ponce de Leon in 1512. "la Florida," he called this land, Spanish for flowery, covered with flowers, or abounding in flowers.
Florida is nicknamed the "Sunshine State" due to its warm climate and days of sunshine.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY
Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and the
largest city by area in the contiguous United States. The Miami metropolitan area is the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Tallahassee is the state capital.
DEMOGRAPHY
Total population Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Mexican 15,982,378 2,682,715 363,925 100.0 16.8 2.3
Puerto Rican
Cuban Other Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino White alone
All potable water resources have been controlled by the state government through five regional water authorities since 1972. Red tide has been an issue on the southwest coast of Florida. There is no evidence that it is being caused by pollution or that there has been an increase in the duration or frequency of red tides.
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Ernest Hemingway
Tennessee Williams
Walt Disney World
the Kennedy Space Center
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HISTORY
First permanent European settlement - 1565, St. Augustine, by Spain
Florida has had many waves of immigration during the
16th century. Acquired from Spain as a U.S. Territory - 1821 Admitted as 27th state of the U.S. - March 3, 1845
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Population 2015 (estimate)
19,421,200
Rank 4th
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58,560
Total Area
square miles
Rank among states in total area .
22nd