Florida
Date of Statehood:  March 1, 1845 (27th state)
Motto: In God We Trust
Capital: Tallahassee
Population: 15,982,378
Nickname: The Sunshine State
Song:  Swanee River
Flag: The flag was adopted in 1899.
Flower: Orange Blossom
Tree: Sabal Palm
Bird:  Mockingbird
Famous People:  Pat Boone; James William Johnson
Chief Products:  fishing, citrus fruit, sugar cane
Fun Facts: Walt Disney World and Sea World are some main attractions in Florida. Florida produces 2/3 of oranges and 3/4 of grapefruits used in the nation.

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