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About Florida

Where in the United States is Florida? Location map of Florida in the US. Florida is an internationally well-known US state in the southeastern part of the United States. The Sunshine State (its nickname) occupies a long, flat peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Gulf of Mexico in the west. Florida is bordered to the north by the US states of Alabama and Georgia. The southeasternmost US state is a popular tourist destination and home to a variety of attractions like Walt Disney World Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center the Universal Orlando Resort , Miami Beach, the Ten Thousand Islands, the Everglades, Key West, and the Florida Keys. The territory of "La Florida" was ceded to the United States by Spain in 1819; it was then known as the Florida Territory. It was admitted to the Union on March 3, 1845, as the 27th state.

Official Florida Websites

My Florida (www.myflorida.gov) The Official Page for Sunshine State Government. Florida Department of State (dos.fl.gov) The official website of the Florida Department of State. Visit Florida (www.visitflorida.com) The official website of Florida tourism.

Florida State Map

General Map of Florida, United States. The detailed map shows the US state of State of Florida with boundaries, the location of the state capital Tallahassee, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, railroads and major airports. You are free to use the above map for educational and similar purposes; if you publish it online or in print, you need to credit Nations Online Project as the source.

More about Florida State

Topographic Regions Map of Florida. (click the map to enlarge)

🌎 Florida's Geographical Features

🔲 Area

The peninsula has an area of 170,304 km² (65,755 sq mi), [1] over one-fifth of the state is water. Florida features more than 12,000 km² (4,700 sq mi) of lakes, with 7,700 of them greater than 4 hectares in size. [2] The state is slightly larger than twice the size of Austria. Compared with other US states, Florida would fit more than four times into Texas. Because its terrain is mostly flat, Florida's geographical features would be more or less boring, if there wouldn't be about 10,000 lakes; the Florida Keys with thousands of islands and islets and the second longest coastline in the entire USA (after Alaska) with a length of 2,170 km (1,350 miles), making it a very long beach. Also popular with tourists are the Big Cypress Swamp and The Everglades, a large area of subtropical wetlands in the southern portion of Florida. Adding to the state's attractiveness is the pleasant climate which ranges from sub-tropical to tropical. As mentioned above, the State of Florida is situated on a peninsula, which consists of karst limestone sitting atop a bedrock known as the Florida Platform. The peninsula is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and by the Straits of Florida in the south. Several Caribbean countries are geographically close to Florida, particularly The Bahamas and Cuba.

Highest point

The highest natural point in the state is Britton Hill at an elevation of 105 m (345 ft). Florida's highest summit would be indistinguishable from the surrounding countryside if there wouldn't be a stone marker with inscription. Florida's highest point is on top of the Panorama Tower in Miami at 265 m (868 ft). St. John's River in the Ocala National Forest, which is part of the National Forests in Florida. Image: Susan Blake - US Forest Service - Southern Region

Rivers

Compared to the great rivers of North America, Florida's rivers are relatively short, due to the state's geographic condition as a flat peninsula and its unique karst topography of limestone bedrock. St. Johns River The St. Johns River, Florida's longest river at about 500 km (310 mi), is one of the few rivers in the U.S. that flows north. Its source is in the St. Johns Marsh in east-central Florida, and it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Jacksonville. Apalachicola River The Apalachicola River, about 170 km (106 mi) long, forms in Georgia at the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers (Lake Seminole) and flows south into the Gulf of Mexico. It supports the highest diversity of freshwater fish species in Florida. [USDA] Escambia River The Escambia River rises as the Conecuh River near Union Springs, Alabama, and changes its name to Escambia after entering Florida. It flows south into Pensacola Bay. Caloosahatchee River The Caloosahatchee is a 108 km (67 mi) long river, that flows west from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers. Its name comes from the Calusa people, meaning "River of the Calusa." The river is part of the Okeechobee Waterway, a man-made canal system linking Florida's east and west coasts. Kissimmee River Phase I restoration area of the Kissimmee River Restoration Project. Image: South Florida Water Management District Kissimmee River The Kissimmee River is about 148 km (92 mi) long, it flows south through central Florida into Lake Okeechobee and is vital to the Everglades' water system. Its name likely comes from a Creek or Jororo word meaning "long water" or "meadow of flowering plants." The river was once channelized but is now undergoing restoration to revive its natural floodplain and wetlands. Peace River The Peace River, about 170 km (106 mi) long, flows south through central Florida into Charlotte Harbor on the Gulf of Mexico. Its headwaters lie in Polk County, and it is an important source of freshwater for the region. Historically, it has been central to the Seminole people and later became known for phosphate mining along its banks. Saint Marys River The St. Marys River, about 200 km (125 mi) long, forms the easternmost section of the border between Georgia and Florida. It discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Cumberland Island, Georgia. Suwannee River The Suwannee River, nearly 400 km (246 mi) long, originates in the Okefenokee Swamp in southeastern Georgia and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The river derives its tannic color from decaying vegetation in the swamp and maintains a dark tint as it flows south. [SRD] Withlacoochee River The Withlacoochee River, about 227 km (141 mi) long, flows through west-central Florida from the Green Swamp northward to the Gulf of Mexico. Its name comes from a Seminole word meaning "little big water." The river winds through forests and wetlands, supporting diverse wildlife and providing water for nearby communities. Okeechobee Waterway The Okeechobee Waterway is a 260 km (160 mi) man-made canal system crossing Florida from the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart (St. Lucie Inlet) to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers. It connects the St. Lucie River, Lake Okeechobee, and the Caloosahatchee River through a series of locks and dams. A Bald Eagle hunting on the shore of Lake Okeechobee. Image: Domenico Convertini

Lakes

The largest freshwater lake in the state of Florida is Lake Okeechobee with a surface area of 1,900 km² (730 sq mi)), referred to by locals as 'The Lake' or 'The Big O.' Lake George east of Ocala National Forest is a large, broad, and shallow lake with brackish water. Lake Seminole is a reservoir in Georgia and Florida, filled by the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers and emptied by the Apalachicola River. Lake Kissimmee is a recreational lake in the wildlife-rich Lake Kissimmee State Park. Lake Apopka near Orlando is Florida's fourth, or fifth largest lake and was once a great bass fishing water, too bad it became Florida's most polluted large lake. According to St. John's River Water Management District, ongoing remediation measures led to a significant decrease in phosphorus concentrations in the lake. [3] [4]

World Heritage Site

Great Blue Heron and Black Mangroves in Florida's Everglades National Park. Image: olekinderhook Florida has one UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the southern tip of the peninsula is the largest designated sub-tropical wilderness reserve on the North American continent, known as the Everglades. The Everglades National Park offers a variety of wetlands with fresh and brackish water, shallow bays and deeper coastal waters, tropical hammocks, and rainforest. It is home to the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere, making it a sanctuary for a large number of birds and reptiles, as well as for threatened species such as the manatee (sea cow; Trichechidae). By mischance, the park became a heaven for non-native species which are a substantial growing problem for the property. !! The Everglades, often called the "Glades," was re-inscribed on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger in 2010 because of severe ecological degradation, including the loss of marine habitats and the decline of aquatic species. The park's greatest threat remains the diversion of water to supply South Florida's expanding metropolitan areas. As of 2025, Everglades National Park continues to be listed as a World Heritage Site in Danger due to reduced water flow, nutrient pollution, ongoing urban and agricultural development, and a decline in biodiversity.

Population

Size matters. Rendered image of Florida State Capitol Complex in Tallahassee (Old Capitol in foreground). The 22-story Executive Office Building (aka New Capitol) is among the tallest capitol building in the US.Image: Google Florida has a population of 23.4 million people (est. 2025) [4], it is now the 3rd most populous state in the US, after California, and Texas. Capital city is Tallahassee, most populous city is Jacksonville (pop: 950,000), most populous metropolitan area is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach with 5.5 million people. Other major cities are Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, and Hialeah. Spoken languages are English (75%) and Spanish (19%).

Airports

Busiest airports in Florida are:

• ✈︎ Orlando International Airport (IATA code: MCO) - flymco.com
• ✈︎ Miami International Airport (IATA code: MIA) - www.miami-airport.com
• ✈︎ Tampa International Airport (IATA code: TPA) - www.tampaairport.com
• ✈︎ Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (IATA code: FLL) - www.broward.org/airport/
• ✈︎ Southwest Florida International Airport - Fort Myers (IATA code: RSW) - www.flylcpa.com
• ✈︎ Jacksonville International Airport (IATA code: JAX)

Florida Photo Gallery

Wynwood Street art in the Wynwood Art District in Miami, Florida. According to some, Wynwood is home to the highest concentration of street art in the country. Website: www.miamiandbeaches.com Image: Terry Hassan Little Havana, Miami Calle Ocho, is the vibrant main thoroughfare in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, and it is considered the heart of Miami's Cuban culture. Image: Phillip Pessar Miami Beach Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. located on a barrier island, just east of the mainland city of Miami. Image: Denys Kostyuchenko American Alligator American Alligator in Florida's Everglades. There are accidents involving American alligators in Florida, including bites and fatalities, although serious incidents are rare. Image: David Berkowitz Disney's Magic Kingdom Street art in the Wynwood Art District in Miami, Florida. According to some, Wynwood is home to the highest concentration of street art in the country. Website: disneyworld.disney.go.com Image: Jeff Krause Birds of Florida A flock of roseate spoonbills is called a "bowl". In Florida's wetlands, these social wading birds fly, feed, and nest in colonies. Their vivid pink color comes from carotenoid pigments in the crustaceans and invertebrates they consume. Image: South Florida Water Management District Dry Tortugas National Park Dry Tortugas National Park, about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, is famed for its remote islands, crystal-clear waters, and the massive 19th-century Fort Jefferson. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, it's a haven for marine life, coral reefs, and migratory birds. Image: National Park Service Cape Canaveral Space Force Station SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida — an installation of the U.S. Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County. Image: SpaceX A Purple Gallinule wades over water lily pads in Everglades National Park. The Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) is one of the most colorful wetland birds of Florida, commonly seen throughout the Everglades and other marshes of southern Florida. Website: National Park Everglades Florida, NPS Image: Judy Gallagher Bee on Buttonbush A bee pollinates a buttonbush flower (Cephalanthus occidentalis), a deciduous shrub found in Florida's wetlands, swamps, and along lake shores. The plant's globe-shaped clusters of white flowers are magnets for native pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. Image: Domenico Convertini Black skimmers at Lake Okeechobee Black skimmers are striking, seagull-like birds found along Florida's coasts and large inland waters such as Lake Okeechobee. They grow up to 50 cm long and are easily recognizable by their long, red and black beaks. Image: Florida Fish and Wildlife - Andy Wraithmell A mangrove forest A mangrove forest in the Everglades National Park, where tangled roots shelter wildlife, protect the shoreline, and anchor Florida's coastal ecosystems. Image: Jeff Cities and Towns in Florida The map shows the location of the following cities and towns in Florida: Ocean Drive, Art Deco District, Miami Beach, Florida. 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