Florida is located in the southeastern United States and is the southernmost continental state. It has been controlled by Spain until being purchased by the US in 1819. Florida is a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, with Alabama and Georgia to its north. The climate is subtropical and tourism is a major part of Florida's economy, attracting visitors to its beaches and theme parks like Walt Disney World.

1. Florida

2. Located in the southeastern
region of the United States, Florida
is the southernmost continental
state in the country.

3. The Spanish controlled Florida until
1819, when it was purchased by the
United States.

4. Florida is a peninsula surrounded by
large bodies of water: it is surrounded
by the Atlantic Ocean on three sides.

5. To the north are located the states of
Alabama and Georgia.

6. The climate
Florida is one of the states that has the
highest temperatures in the United States.
Its climate is subtropical.

7. Many tourists, attracted by higher
temperatures, look for Florida beaches

8. Its economy is based primarily on
tourism.

9. It is in the state of Florida that is
located in the world's largest theme
park, Walt Disney World.

10. The state capital of Florida is
Tallahassee. Although this state is to
highlight several cities, such as
Jacksonville, the most populous, Miami
and Orlando, the most popular or other
no less important as Melbourne,
Daytona Beach, St . Petersburg, Tampa,
Pensacola, St. Augustine and Lakeland.

11. Components: Júlia Hammes Matte
Nicoli Gossmann Ströher
Vinícius Altenhofen
Grade: 9°
Subject: English
Teacher: Andréa Cristine Haupt
School: E.M.E.F João Beda Körbes
Year: 2014