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Florida

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Nickname

Typical food

Curiosities

Motto

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Florida is also called "The Sunshine State" or "The Peninsula State". It's called "The Sunshine State" because the weather is sunshine and pleasant.

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• Religious Influence
• Patriotism and Identity
• Legal Considerations
• Historical Traditions

Florida chose this motto for 4 reasons:

The motto of Florida is "In God we Trust". This is also the motto of the United States of America. This motto was adopted by Florida in 1868.

the motto

The Florida State flag consists of a red diagonal cross on a white background, with the state seal in the center. The woman represents the Native American.

the symbol

It's a dish born in Florida. It is made with cuban bread, ham, roasted pork, cheese, pickles and mustard.

Cuban Sandwich

Apalachicola Oysters are considerate the best oysters in the country. People in Florida loves them.

Apalachicola Oysters

The Florida Stone Crab is a crab found in the North of the Atlantic Ocean. It's one of the most typical food in Florida.

Florida Stone Crab

It's alligators meat. It has been used in many cuisines. Alligators meat is high in protein and low in fat.

typical food

Gator Tail

The capital of Florida is Tallahassee. It's famous for its rich history and its culture. It's the site of the Florida Governor's Mansion.

The Capital

Miami isn't the capital of Florida, but it is the most famous city. Miami attracts visitors from all over the world. Miami offers shopping, restaurants, entertainment and of course its famous beaches.

Miami

Florida is the flattest state in the USA. It's a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides-the Gulf of Mexico to the West, the Florida Straits to the South and the Atlantic Ocean to the East.

The Flattest State

curiosities

In 1513, a Spanish man (Juan Ponce de Leòn) called this state "Florida", wich means "The Land of Flowers" in Spanish.

The Land of Flowers