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  1. Florida - Wikipedia

    • Florida is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean to the east; and the Straits of Florida and Cuba to the south. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 21 milli… See more

    Map of United States Florida
    Admitted to the UnionMarch 3, 1845 (27th)
    Largest cityJacksonville
    Elevation100 ft (30 m)
    History

    People, known as Paleo-Indians, entered Florida at least 14,000 years ago. By the 16th century, the earliest time for which there is a historical record, major groups of people living in Florida included the Apalachee of … See more