7th Grade States Project

Florida

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By: Reece G :)

Facts1. The total area of Florida is about

54,090 sq. miles. That ranks 29th among the 50 states.

2. Statehood: March 3rd, 1845. John Tyler was the president of the United States at that time.

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3. Population: 12,937,926. (4th ranked among the states.) Florida's population density is about 240 people per sq. mile. 90.8 percent of Florida's people live in Metropolitan areas.

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Natural ResourcesCrude oil. (8 million barrels a year)Slash pines. (most valuable to the state)Phosphate rock. (86 percent of the nations

phosphate is deposited in Florida)

SymbolsState bird – MockingbirdState motto – “In God we trust.”State animal – Florida Panther

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Tourist Attractions (1 of 3)1. WALT DISNEY (located in Lake Buena

Vista)Walt Disney is an elaborate

entertainment and resort complex that claims to be the worlds most popular tourist attraction. Disney Worlds original theme park, The Magic Kingdom, is divided into six “lands.” Can anyone name some?

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Tourist Attractions (2 of 3)BUSCH GARDENS (located in Tampa)

Busch Gardens is an African theme park that features thrill rides, exotic wildlife, and a monorail ride through an African plain.

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Tourist Attractions (3 of 3)SEA WORLD (located in Orlando)

Sea World is the worlds largest marine park in the world. It is also a theme park with 13 total rides and 5 roller coasters. Sea World hosts orca whale, seal, water ski and dolphin shows.

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Geography• The state Florida is divided into 6 regions;

the Coastal lowlands, the Western highlands, the Marianna lowlands, the Tallahassee hills, the Central highlands, and the Everglades.

• Florida is bordered by Georgia and Alabama to the north. On the west Florida is bordered by Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico. To the south and to the east, Florida is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.

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GovernorRichard Lynn Scott is an American

businessman and politician who has been the 45th Governor of Florida since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party of Florida.

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License Plate and Quarter Info

The design incorporates a 16th-century Spanish galleon, a space shuttle and the inscription "Gateway to Discovery." A strip of land with Sabal palm trees is also depicted.

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Famous PeopleARIANA GRANDE – pop singer, actress. PEYTON LIST – TV actress, model.JASON DERULO - pop singer.

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