Florida

The Sunshine StateBy Zoe Leindecker

1Juan Ponce de Leon is a big part of Florida history. He was the first European settler to sail to Florida, his purpose was looking for the Fountain of Youth. But he didnt find.Juan Ponce de Leon

SymbolsFlower: Orange BlossomTree: Sabal PalmBird: MockingbirdAnimal: Florida pantherBeverage: Orange juiceFresh water fish: Florida large mouth bassSaltwater fish: Atlantic sailfishGem: MoonstoneSong: Swanee riverSport: Golf

Mocking Bird in Sabal Palm

Floridas nickname is the Sunshine State. It is called this because it has a lot of sunny days and a lack of cold ones.Nickname

Here are some great places to visitThe EPCOT centerDisney WorldThe Florida KeysThe Miami Metro ZooPelican IslandThe BeachThe John F. Kennedy Space CenterEverglades National ParkSt. AugustinePlaces to Visit

5 The Florida motto is in God we Trust.Motto

Floridas population is 13,003,362 peoplePopulation

Florida became a part of America on March 3rd in 1845, the 27th stateStatehood

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