Florida

Flag of Florida.

Florida is a state in the United States. Its motto is the "Sunshine State". Florida is known for its warm climate, orange production, and the city of Miami. Its capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville.

Florida is known for various theme parks, including Disney World, which is located in Orlando.

Florida is home to the Everglades swamp, a habitat rich with diverse animal and plant species. Alligators live in Florida.

Along the coast of Florida live endangered manatees.

In the 19th century, the Seminole Wars were fought in Florida, with the United States sending forces against the Seminole Indians who took refuge in the swamps, waging a bitter guerilla campaign that lasted for decades.

Florida was originally part of Spain, but was ceded to the United States. The oldest European settlement in the United States is at St. Augustine.