USA History
Florida
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: March 3, 1845
Capital: Tallahassee
Known as: Sunshine State
Motto: In god we trust
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Orange Blossom
gem: Moonstone
Song: "Swanee River" (Old Folks at Home)
Tree: Sabel palmetto palm
Area: 59,988 Square miles
Number of Counties: 67
Highest point: 345 feet (in Walton County)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)