This document summarizes key facts about the state of Florida in the United States. It discusses Florida's history as a Spanish territory claimed by Ponce de Leon in the early 1500s. It became a US state in 1845 after wars with Seminole Indians. The document also provides details about Florida's geography, including its size, rivers, lakes, borders, climate and counties. It lists Tallahassee as the capital and notes Florida's nickname is the "Sunshine State".

1. Kristin N. Roth
IUPUI

3. History
He was searching for the Fountain of
Youth
Ponce de León claimed Florida for
Spain

4. History Contd.
When the U.S. gained Florida, there
were wars until 1842 with the
Seminole Indians
They were fighting over
the land

5. In what year did Florida become a
state in the United States?

7. GOOD WORK!
Florida became a state in 1845.
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8. Geography
Florida is 500 miles long and 160
miles wide
Florida is the 3rd wettest state and is
covered by 11,761 square miles of water

9. Geography Contd.
Longest River: St. Johns at 273
miles long
Largest Lake: Lake Okeechobee at 700
square miles
The highest point in Florida is Britton Hill,
Lakewood Park and is 345 feet above sea
level
Largest County: Palm Beach at 2,578
square miles
Smallest County: Union at 245
square miles

10. Which states is Florida bordered by?

11. TRY AGAIN!

12. GOOD JOB!
Florida is bordered by Alabama and
Georgia.
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13. Miscellaneous
Tree: Sabal
Palm
Capital :
Tallahassee
Nickname : Sunshine
State

14. Miscellaneous Contd.
There are 67 counties in
Florida
Average Summer Temperature: 81.6 (F)
degrees
Average Winter Temperature: 60.2 (F)
degrees
From June 1 through November
30 is Florida’s hurricane season

15. What is Florida’s state capital?

16. TRY AGAIN!

17. GOOD JOB!
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida.
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18. Conclusion
• Florida is a very interesting state with
many things to do. Most people do not
know anything about the state though,
only about the attractions. SO next time
you go to Florida, you’ll know a few things.
I hope everyone has learned something
during this PowerPoint presentation,
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because I know I did!

19. Works Cited
• The Geography of Florida. (1998). Netstate. Retrieved (2010,
January 27) from
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/fl_geography.htm
• Florida geography. (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.floridasmart.com/facts/geography.htm
• Florida quick facts. (2000). Retrieved from
http://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid
=95
• Florida Fun Facts. (1990). Census bureau. Retrieved (2010, January
27) from
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/florida.html
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