Florida Fast Facts

What is the nickname of Florida?

• The Sunshine State

• The Lone Star State

• The Empire State

• The Golden State

When did Florida become a state?

• 1800

• 1821

• 1845

• 1865

What is the capital of Florida?

• Miami

• Tallahassee

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

What is the biggest city in Florida?

• Miami

• Tallahassee

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

What is the abbreviation for Florida?

• FL

• CA

• NY

• TX

What is the state bird of Florida?

• Mockingbird

• Bald Eagle

• Blue Jay

• Cardinal

What is the state flower of Florida?

• Rose

• Tulip

• Sunflower

• Orange Blossom

Who were the first people to live in Florida?

• Native Americans

• Spanish Conquistadors

• British Settlers

• French Explorers

What is the meaning of the original Spanish name of Florida, La Florida?

• Place of Flowers

• Land of Gold

• Land of Sunshine

• Land of Freedom

What is the northernmost edge of Florida connected to?

• Alabama

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• North Carolina