FLORIDA Cultural Information
WELCOME TO
Florida
Florida is world-renowned for its beaches with its warm and sunny climate.
Known as the “Sunshine State” for its beautiful warm weather, Florida has a unique culture and diverse population, with cities like Miami and Tampa Bay, it attracts people from all over the world.
Florida Motto
“In God We Trust” was adopted by the Florida legislature as part of the state seal in 1868. This is also the motto of the United States and is a slight variation on Florida’s first state motto, “In God is our Trust.”
- Spoken Languages: English: 73.36% • Spanish: 19.54% • Other: 7.1%
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The climate in Florida warm year-round. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. The average temperature in Florida ranges from 65 to 70 degrees in the north, and from 74 to 77 degrees in the south.
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Ocean and Gulf temperatures can reach well into the 80s during summer, and swimming is possible year-round in South Florida.
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The land in Florida has the longest coastline (1,197 statute miles) in the contiguous United States, with 825 miles of accessible beaches to enjoy.It’s the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Wherever you are in Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from the nearest body of salt water.The state’s highest natural point, Britton Hill, is only 345 feet above sea level — the lowest high point of any state in America.
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Florida is the theme park epicenter of the world. All of the titans of family entertainment are here — Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, Busch Gardens.Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States.
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Seven of the 10 most visited theme parks are in Florida include: Walt Disney World Resort, opened in 1971, is the planet’s most visited and biggest recreational resort. Florida tops the list of the nation’s most popular water parks.
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What is florida famous for?
Florida is known as the Space Coast because it is home to the Kennedy Space Center. The space center is a launch site for many NASA missions. It is also a popular tourist destination, where visitors can learn about the history of the space program and see rockets up close.
