Florida
Geography:
What states, country, or bodies of water border it? Georgia,Alabama,Atlantic and gulf of Mexico
What is the state capital? Tallahassee
What are some major cities? Orlando,Miami
What is the area (in square miles) of your state? 58,560 square miles
What is the highest point and how high is it? Britton Hill 345 feet
What is the lowest point and how low is it? Atlantic ocean 0 feet
History:
Tell when it became a state and what number state it is. 27th state in 1845
How did the state get its name? From the Spanish Pascua Florida, meaning “feast of flowers” (Easter
List some of the Native American tribes found in this state: Ais
Tell about a famous person from this state. Steve "Lefty" Carlton (1944 - ) Baseball player. Born in Miami, FL
Civics:
Who is the governor? Charlie Crist
Who is the lieutenant governor? Jeff Kottkamp
Who are the U.S. senators from this state? Bill Nelson (D) Mel Marting (R)
How many U.S. House of Representatives members are from this state? 15 members
State Flag:
Economics:
List mining resources found in the state: Portland cement,Phosphate rock,Sand and Gravel,Crushed and broken stone
List agricultural resources found in the state: Oranges,fresh vegetables,beef calves,and fresh seafood.
Climate:
What is the average high January temperature of the state capital? 75°F
What is the average high July temperature of the state capital? 85°F to 90°F
What is the average low January temperature of the state capital? 30s to 40s
What is the average low July temperature of the state capital? 70°F
What is the average precipitation for January of the state capital? 40s to 50s
What is the average precipitation for July of the state capital? 60°F
Population:
What is the population of the state (year 2000 or later)? 18,089,888
Symbols:
State bird:Mockingbird
State flower: Orange blossom
State tree: Sabal palm
State song: Old Folks at Home
State nickname: Sunshine State
Other- State animal: Panther
Recreation:
Other:
What other interesting things did you learn about this state?: There are alligators because I like them.
Bibliography (Where did you find your information?):
Mcauliffe, Emily. Florida Facts and Symbols. Mankato: Capstone Press, 2003.
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Comments (3)
wiki10 said
at 11:21 am on Mar 13, 2009
good job but do better
Mr. Torstenson said
at 6:03 pm on Mar 29, 2009
Good work on your report.
wiki4 said
at 11:35 am on May 8, 2009
like you map
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