DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

Population
21,477,737

Total Area
65,758 square miles

Land Area
53,997 square miles

Water Area
11,761 square miles

Coastline
1,350 miles

Highest Point
Britton Hill, 345 feet

Lowest Point
Sea level at coastline

Border States
Alabama, Georgia

Largest Cities
Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines

Capital City     
Tallahassee

Agriculture
Citrus, vegetables, nursery stock, cattle, sugarcane, dairy products

Industry
Tourism, manufacturing, food processing, printing/publishing

Area Codes
305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 561, 727, 754, 772, 786, 813, 850, 863, 904, 941, 954

State Animal
Florida Panther

State Bird
Mockingbird

State Flower
Orange Blossom

State Nickname
“The Sunshine State”

State Tree
Sabal Palm

Statehood
March 3, 1845