Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern part of the United States. It is a peninsula, which means that water surrounds the state on three of four possible sides. To the west is the Gulf of Mexico, to the south is the Florida Straits, and to the east is the Atlantic Ocean.
Cities in Florida.
The capital of Florida is Tallahassee, and Jacksonville is the state's largest city. Tallahassee is in the part of Florida called the panhandle, or the thin part. There are other big cities in Florida, like Tampa, Orlando and Miami. Orlando is home to many amusement and theme parks, like the four parks of the Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World and Universal Orlando. Millions of tourists visit Orlando each year. There is also Busch Gardens in Tampa. Destin is another very popular tourist attraction.
Sunshine State.
Florida is called the Sunshine State. The reason for this nickname is its warm temperature. During the summer, temperatures may rise up to as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Its average temperature is much warmer than many of the other states, but during winter, temperatures may occasionally fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. In Florida there are many palm trees. Palm trees grow in places that have a warm climate and a lot of sunshine. Florida has both a rainy season and a dry season. Florida does not have four separate seasons.
Florida's sunny climate also attracts visitors. The summer is a great opportunity to surf the waves and enjoy the beaches. The most popular sport in Florida is fishing. A lot of people also like to visit the beaches on the west side of Florida, such as near Tampa.
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