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March 19, 2012

Period 1

Computer #28

»Capital: Tallahasee

• Population: 15,982,378

• Entered the union: March 3,1845

• Motto: In god we trust

• Nick name: Sun shine state

• Flower: Orange blossom

• Bird: Mocking bird

• Meaning behind name: Named on Easter by Ponce de Leon meaning “flowery Easter”

Interesting Facts

• Saint Augustine is the oldest European settlement in North America

• Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States

• Miami beach pharmacist Ben Green made the first sun tan screen in 1944

• Miami installed first ATM, especially for roller bladers

World Atlas, map of Florida, March 22,http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/fl.htm

This map of Florida shows its capitol, Tallahassee, and many other cities

The flag of Florida is a symbol of it’s authority and sovereignty

•US50,state of Florida flag, March 22,

http://www.theus50.com/florida/flag.php

Jewelry Mall, Moon stone jewelry, March 22http://www.jewelrymall.com/stones/moonstone.html

This is one example of one of Florida’s state gems. This gem is a moon stone