Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States with a population of over 19 million people and capital of Tallahassee. The state's economy relies heavily on tourism, agriculture including citrus fruits, and manufacturing. Key events in Florida's history include Spanish exploration and settlement in the 1500s, control by Britain and Spain in later centuries, becoming a U.S. territory and state in the 1800s, and experiencing large population growth and tourism development over the 1900s. Miami is currently the largest metropolitan area in Florida and a center of commerce, culture, and international trade.

1. La Florida
(Flowery Land)
Población: 19.317.568
Capital: Tallahassee
Moneda: dólar
Economía: manufactura,
turismo, productos de frutas,
pesca comercial, electrónica.
*90 miles from Cuba

2. Ponce de Leon – 1513
He led the first European
expedition to Florida, which he
named. He is associated with the
legend of the Fountain of Youth,
reputed to be in Florida.
1513- Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce
de Leon landed near (present day)
St. Augustine, named it La Florida,
and claimed it for Spain

3. Important Dates
(1565) Spanish established St. Augustine, first permanent
European settlement
1700's(1763) Britain gained control in exchange for Havana,
Cuba
(1781) Spanish captured Pensacola
(1783) Spanish troops repossessed Florida
(1785-1795) Spain relinquished St. Augustine and Pensacola to
England
1800's(1803) United States claimed West Florida and Pensacola
as part of Louisiana Purchase
(1813) Andrew Jackson captured Pensacola
(1818) General Jackson fought Seminole Indians
(1822) Unified government of Florida established; William Duval
first Territorial Governor
(1830-1840) Population boomed, settlers arrived

4. (1837) General Zachary Taylor commanded forces against Seminoles
at Lake Okeechobee
(1842)Second Seminole War ended with many Indians dead, the rest
forced out of Florida
(1845)Florida became 27th state

5. Everglades

6. Walt Disney World
• The resort opened on
October 1, 1971 with the
Magic Kingdom as its only
theme park, and has since
added Epcot (1982), Disney's
Hollywood Studios (1989),
and Disney's Animal Kingdom
(1998).

7. Cultura
Florida culture is a reflection of influences and multiple
inheritance; Native American, European American, Hispanic and
African American heritages can be found in the architecture and
cuisine.

8. Daytona
• Daytona International
Speedway is a race
track in Daytona
Beach, Florida, United
States. Since opening in
1959, it has been the home
of the Daytona 500, the
most prestigious race
in NASCAR.

9. Largest metropolitan areas in Florida
Rank Metropolitan area Population
• 1 Miami 5,564,635
• 2 Tampa Bay 2,783,243
• 3 Orlando 2,134,411
• 4 Jacksonville 1,345,596
• 5 N.Port–Bradenton 702,281

10. Kennedy Space Center

11. Pro Sports
Club League Venue Championships
Sun Life
National Football
Miami Dolphins Stadium (Miami 2 (1972, 1973)
League
Gardens)
National
American Airlines
Miami Heat Basketball 2 (2006, 2012)
Arena (Miami)
Association
Major League Marlins
Miami Marlins 2 (1997, 2003)
Baseball Park (Miami)
National Hockey BankAtlantic
Florida Panthers 0
League Center (Sunrise)
Tampa Bay National Football Raymond James
1 (2003)
Buccaneers League Stadium (Tampa)
Tropicana
Major League
Tampa Bay Rays Field (St. 0
Baseball
Petersburg)
Tampa Bay National Hockey Tampa Bay Times
1 (2004)
Lightning League Forum (Tampa)
National
Amway
Orlando Magic Basketball 0
Center (Orlando)
Association
EverBank
Jacksonville National Football
Field (Jacksonville 0
Jaguars League
)

12. Miami
• is a major center and a leader in finance, commerce, culture,
media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade and is
nicknamed the "Capital of Latin America", is the second-
largest U.S. city (El Paso, Texas) with a Spanish-speaking
majority, and the largest city with a Cuban-american plurality.

13. Pit Bull
Armando Christian
Pérez (born January 15,
1981) is an American
rapper, songwriter, and
record producer.

14. Miami Sound Machine
Gloria Estefan - She has won
seven Grammy Awards and is the
most
successful crossover performer in
Latin music to date.

15. La Revolución de Cuba
• Triggered Cuban migration to Florida in the 1950’s.
• About 350,000 Cuban entered Florida then.
• The revolution began in July 1953, and finally ousted Batista
on 1 January 1959, replacing his regime with Castro's
revolutionary government. Castro's government later
reformed along communist lines, becoming the
present Communist Party of Cuba in October 1965
Ernesto "Che" Guevara
Fidel Castro

16. Pequeña Havanna
Little Havana is noted as a
center of
social, cultural, and political
activity in Miami. Its
festivals, including the Calle
Ocho Festival, Viernes
Culturales/Cultural
Fridays, the Three Kings
Parade and others, have
been televised to millions of
people every year on
different continents.

17. La Comida
El Sandwich Cubano -
Es muy popular
ingredient(s):Cuban bread,
ham, roasted pork, Swiss
cheese, pickles, mustard,
sometimes salami
Las Cruquetas – bocadillas
fried food roll.
El Flan – un postre muy
dulce.

18. Interesting Facts
• No state income tax
• Tourism is most important part of economy
• More than 40 million tourists visit each year
• Population has grown over 40% the last 30 years (Think of
potential problems this can cause?)
• Guayabera shirts are very popular in Florida