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THE FACTS OF FLORIDA!
Florida is an amazing place to visit or live.
This state has rolling, green hills in the
northern areas, white sandy beaches on the
Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean and
plenty of sunshine all year round. However,
there is more to this incredible state than
water sports and warm weather. Whatever
your interests, Florida has something to
offer you.
Because of the lovely weather, the beaches
and some major attractions in the state,
tourism is a large part of the Florida
economy. However, due to the abundant
sunshine and warm weather, agriculture is
gained statehood in the United States Florida culture is a reflection of also important to the state. Florida grows
in 1845. It was a principal location influences and multiple inheritance; acres of citrus fruits, such as oranges,
of the Seminole Wars against the Native American, European grapefruits and tangerines. The Sunshine
Indians, and racial segregation after American, Hispanic and African State is also a major producer of tomatoes
the American Civil War. Today, it is American heritages can be found in and strawberries.
distinguished by its large Hispanic the architecture and cuisine. Florida
community, and high population has attracted many writers such as Florida is home to Cape Canaveral, the site
growth, as well as its increasing Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Ernest of space shuttle launches and the John F.
environmental concerns. Its economy Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, Kennedy Space Center. Florida also has
relies mainly on tourism, agriculture and continues to attract celebrities and major naval and air bases located near
and transportation, which developed athletes. It is internationally known Tampa and Pensacola. The city of Miami is
in the late 19th century. Florida is for tennis, golf, auto racing and water an important port for international trade.
also known for its amusement parks, sports.
the production of oranges and the The state of Florida has something to offer
Kennedy Space Center. everyone. Whether you are interested in
technology, farming, sailing or history,
Florida is where big things are happening.
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THE FACTS OF FLORIDA!
Florida is an amazing place to visit or live.
This state has rolling, green hills in the
northern areas, white sandy beaches on the
Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean and
plenty of sunshine all year round. However,
there is more to this incredible state than
water sports and warm weather. Whatever
your interests, Florida has something to
offer you.
Because of the lovely weather, the beaches
and some major attractions in the state,
tourism is a large part of the Florida
economy. However, due to the abundant
sunshine and warm weather, agriculture is
gained statehood in the United States Florida culture is a reflection of also important to the state. Florida grows
in 1845. It was a principal location influences and multiple inheritance; acres of citrus fruits, such as oranges,
of the Seminole Wars against the Native American, European grapefruits and tangerines. The Sunshine
Indians, and racial segregation after American, Hispanic and African State is also a major producer of tomatoes
the American Civil War. Today, it is American heritages can be found in and strawberries.
distinguished by its large Hispanic the architecture and cuisine. Florida
community, and high population has attracted many writers such as Florida is home to Cape Canaveral, the site
growth, as well as its increasing Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Ernest of space shuttle launches and the John F.
environmental concerns. Its economy Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, Kennedy Space Center. Florida also has
relies mainly on tourism, agriculture and continues to attract celebrities and major naval and air bases located near
and transportation, which developed athletes. It is internationally known Tampa and Pensacola. The city of Miami is
in the late 19th century. Florida is for tennis, golf, auto racing and water an important port for international trade.
also known for its amusement parks, sports.
the production of oranges and the The state of Florida has something to offer
Kennedy Space Center. everyone. Whether you are interested in
technology, farming, sailing or history,
Florida is where big things are happening.
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