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CITIES
STATE MOTTO and NICKNAME
MUST SEE TOURIST SPOT
STATE TREE, FLOWER, and BIRD
DATE OF STATEHOOD
FAMOUS CITIZEN
The capital of Florida is Tallahassee. Some of the other large cities in Florida include Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Pensacola.
Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State for its abundant days of sunshine. The state motto is "In God We Trust."
Walt Disney World is the most popular tourist destination in the world! It opened its doors in 1971 and is still very popular today.
Florida's state tree is the sabal palm. Its state flower is the orange blossom, and the state bird is the mocking bird.
Florida was the 27th state admitted into statehood on March 3, 1845. After joining the Confederacy during the Civil War, Florida was readmitted to the Union again in 1868.
Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1969 and grew up in there. Smith is known as the star running back for the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for most of his career. He holds the record for the most rushing touchdowns in a career, with 164, and retired in 2004. Smith also won Dancing With The Stars in 2006.
Florida
Florida was the 27th state admitted into the Union on March 3, 1845.
The Sunshine State
In God We Trust
Tallahassee
Jacksonville
Tampa
Miami
Orlando
St. Petersburg
Pensacola
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By Lauren Ayube