Did you know that Florida’s State Tree is the Palm Tree? Did you know that is nicknamed The Sunshine State? Here are some more fun facts about Florida.

The State Reptile is the Alligator.

Florida became the 27th state in 1845.

Florida’s State Flower is the Orange Blossom. The State bird is the Mockingbird.

Florida’s State Animal is the Panther, which is currently on the endangered species list.

The highest point in Florida is approximately 345 feet tall.

The capital of Florida is Tallahassee and the largest city is Jacksonville.

Florida has approximately 4,500 islands that are bigger than 10 square miles.

There are 67 counties in Florida.

Florida has over 1,100 miles in beaches.

Famous people from Florida include: Pat Boone, Aaron Carter, Faye Dunaway, Jim Morrison, Tom Petty, Janet Reno, Wesley Snipes, and Ben Vereen.

By Penny S. Harmon