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Known as the "Sunshine State" Florida is surrounded by the the straits of Florida, Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It has the longest coastline in the U.S. Tallahassee is the capital of Florida but Miami has the largest population and is known for being the place to party.

Because of the mass amounts of water surrounding it plus the hot and humid weather, Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes and and lightning storms it doesn't stop it from being a favorite destination for tourist and celebrities. There is a heavy reliance on tourism and agriculture mainly oranges.

Lots of wildlife both on land and in the water. The Bald Eagle, Leatherback Sea Turtles, Florida Black Bear and North Atlantic Right Whale are here. The Florida Everglades National Park that houses American alligator Nanette and Florida panther.

Florida is culturally mixed and it shows in the architecture, food and entertainment. There are traces of Latin, European, African American and native American influences everywhere making it an unpredictable and exciting place to be.

The Kennedy Space Center is located in Merritt Island and continues to launch unmanned trips into outer space even though the NASA has ceased its programs for now.

Florida does not slack when it comes to professional sports teams. It has three professional football teams, two NBA teams, two NHL teams and two MLB teams. Name them???