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'''Florida''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|l|ɒr|ɪ|d|ə||audio=En-us-Florida.ogg}} {{respell|FLORR|ih|də}}, {{IPA|es|floˈɾiða|lang}}) is a [[U.S. state|state]] in the [[Southeastern United States|Southeastern]] region of the [[United States]]. It borders the [[Gulf of Mexico]] to the west, [[Alabama]] to the northwest, [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] to the north, the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the east, and the [[Straits of Florida]] and [[Cuba]] to the south. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the [[Gulf of Mexico]] and the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. It has the [[List of U.S. states by coastline|longest coastline]] in the [[contiguous United States]], spanning approximately {{convert|1,350|mi|km}}, not including its many [[barrier island]]s. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 21 million, it is the [[List of U.S. states and territories by population|third-most populous state in the United States]] and ranks [[List of states and territories of the United States by population density|eighth in population density]] as of 2020. Florida spans {{convert|65758|sqmi|km2}}, ranking [[List of U.S. states and territories by area|22nd in area]] among the states. The [[Miami metropolitan area]], anchored by the cities of [[Miami]], [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], and [[West Palm Beach, Florida|West Palm Beach]], is the state's largest [[metropolitan statistical area|metropolitan area]], with a population of 6.138 million; the most populous city is [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]]. Florida's other major population centers include [[Tampa Bay area|Tampa Bay]], [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Cape Coral, Florida|Cape Coral]], and the state capital of [[Tallahassee, Florida|Tallahassee]]. | '''Florida''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|l|ɒr|ɪ|d|ə||audio=En-us-Florida.ogg}} {{respell|FLORR|ih|də}}, {{IPA|es|floˈɾiða|lang}}) is a [[U.S. state|state]] in the [[Southeastern United States|Southeastern]] region of the [[United States]]. It borders the [[Gulf of Mexico]] to the west, [[Alabama]] to the northwest, [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] to the north, the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the east, and the [[Straits of Florida]] and [[Cuba]] to the south. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the [[Gulf of Mexico]] and the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. It has the [[List of U.S. states by coastline|longest coastline]] in the [[contiguous United States]], spanning approximately {{convert|1,350|mi|km}}, not including its many [[barrier island]]s. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 21 million, it is the [[List of U.S. states and territories by population|third-most populous state in the United States]] and ranks [[List of states and territories of the United States by population density|eighth in population density]] as of 2020. Florida spans {{convert|65758|sqmi|km2}}, ranking [[List of U.S. states and territories by area|22nd in area]] among the states. The [[Miami metropolitan area]], anchored by the cities of [[Miami]], [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], and [[West Palm Beach, Florida|West Palm Beach]], is the state's largest [[metropolitan statistical area|metropolitan area]], with a population of 6.138 million; the most populous city is [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]]. Florida's other major population centers include [[Tampa Bay area|Tampa Bay]], [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Cape Coral, Florida|Cape Coral]], and the state capital of [[Tallahassee, Florida|Tallahassee]]. | ||
Various American Indian tribes have inhabited Florida for at least 14,000 years. In 1513, [[Spaniards|Spanish]] explorer [[Juan Ponce de León]] became the first known European to make landfall, calling the region ''La Florida'' (land of flowers) ([[Help:IPA/Spanish|''[la floˈɾiða]'']]). Florida subsequently became the first area in the continental U.S. to be permanently settled by Europeans, with the settlement of [[St. Augustine, Florida|St. Augustine]], founded in 1565, being the oldest continuously inhabited city. Florida was frequently attacked and coveted by [[Great Britain]] before Spain [[Adams–Onís Treaty|ceded it to the U.S.]] in 1819 in exchange for resolving the border dispute along the [[Sabine River (Texas–Louisiana)|Sabine River]] in [[Spanish Texas]]. Florida was admitted as the [[List of U.S. states by date of admission to the Union|27th state]] on March 3, 1845, and was the principal location of the [[Seminole Wars]] (1816–1858), the longest and most extensive of the [[American Indian Wars]]. The state seceded from | Various American Indian tribes have inhabited Florida for at least 14,000 years. In 1513, [[Spaniards|Spanish]] explorer [[Juan Ponce de León]] became the first known European to make landfall, calling the region ''La Florida'' (land of flowers) ([[Help:IPA/Spanish|''[la floˈɾiða]'']]). Florida subsequently became the first area in the continental U.S. to be permanently settled by Europeans, with the settlement of [[St. Augustine, Florida|St. Augustine]], founded in 1565, being the oldest continuously inhabited city. Florida was frequently attacked and coveted by [[Great Britain]] before Spain [[Adams–Onís Treaty|ceded it to the U.S.]] in 1819 in exchange for resolving the border dispute along the [[Sabine River (Texas–Louisiana)|Sabine River]] in [[Spanish Texas]]. Florida was admitted as the [[List of U.S. states by date of admission to the Union|27th state]] on March 3, 1845, and was the principal location of the [[Seminole Wars]] (1816–1858), the longest and most extensive of the [[American Indian Wars]]. The state seceded from the Union on January 10, 1861, becoming one of the seven original [[Confederate States of America|Confederate States]], and was readmitted to the Union after the Civil War on June 25, 1868. | ||
Since the mid-20th century, Florida has experienced rapid demographic and economic growth. [[Economy of Florida|Its economy]], with a [[gross state product]] (GSP) of $1.647 trillion, is the [[List of U.S. states and territories by GDP|fourth largest of any U.S. state]] and the 15th-largest in the world; the main sectors are [[tourism]], [[Hospitality industry|hospitality]], [[agriculture]], real estate, and [[Transportation in Florida|transportation]]. Florida is world-renowned for its [[beach resort]]s, [[amusement park]]s, warm and sunny climate, and nautical recreation; attractions such as [[Walt Disney World]], the [[Kennedy Space Center]], and [[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]] draw tens of millions of visitors annually. Florida is a popular destination for [[Pensioner|retirees]], [[Snowbird (person)|seasonal vacationers]], and both domestic and international migrants; it hosts nine out of the ten fastest-growing communities in the U.S. The state's close proximity to the ocean has shaped [[Florida culture|its culture]], identity, and daily life; its colonial history and successive waves of migration are reflected in [[African American|African]], [[European American|European]], [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indigenous]], [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]], and [[Asian Americans|Asian]] influences. Florida has attracted or inspired some of the most prominent American writers, including [[Ernest Hemingway]], [[Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings]], and [[Tennessee Williams]], and continues to attract celebrities and athletes, especially in [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[auto racing]], and [[List of water sports|water sports]]. Florida has been considered a [[swing state|battleground state]] in [[United States presidential election|American presidential elections]], particularly those in [[2000 United States presidential election|2000]] and [[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]. | Since the mid-20th century, Florida has experienced rapid demographic and economic growth. [[Economy of Florida|Its economy]], with a [[gross state product]] (GSP) of $1.647 trillion, is the [[List of U.S. states and territories by GDP|fourth largest of any U.S. state]] and the 15th-largest in the world; the main sectors are [[tourism]], [[Hospitality industry|hospitality]], [[agriculture]], real estate, and [[Transportation in Florida|transportation]]. Florida is world-renowned for its [[beach resort]]s, [[amusement park]]s, warm and sunny climate, and nautical recreation; attractions such as [[Walt Disney World]], the [[Kennedy Space Center]], and [[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]] draw tens of millions of visitors annually. Florida is a popular destination for [[Pensioner|retirees]], [[Snowbird (person)|seasonal vacationers]], and both domestic and international migrants; it hosts nine out of the ten fastest-growing communities in the U.S. The state's close proximity to the ocean has shaped [[Florida culture|its culture]], identity, and daily life; its colonial history and successive waves of migration are reflected in [[African American|African]], [[European American|European]], [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indigenous]], [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]], and [[Asian Americans|Asian]] influences. Florida has attracted or inspired some of the most prominent American writers, including [[Ernest Hemingway]], [[Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings]], and [[Tennessee Williams]], and continues to attract celebrities and athletes, especially in [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[auto racing]], and [[List of water sports|water sports]]. Florida has been considered a [[swing state|battleground state]] in [[United States presidential election|American presidential elections]], particularly those in [[2000 United States presidential election|2000]] and [[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]. | ||