Fun Facts about Florida

• State population: 18 million
• Estimated population by 2016 : 20 million
• Number of people who move to Florida each day - 1,000
• Capital – Tallahassee
• nickname - Sunshine State
• State Flower - Orange Blossom
• Counties in FL :67
• Total Area - 58,560 Square Miles
• Coastline - 1,197 Statute Miles
• Beaches - 663 Miles
• Florida has more than 11,000 miles of rivers, streams & waterways
• Population Rank - 4th in U.S. behind California, Texas & New York

Top 10 largest cities in FL

1. Jacksonville - 736,000 2. Miami - 362,000 3. Tampa - 303,000 4. St. Petersburg - 248,000 5. Hialeah - 226,000 6. Orlando - 186,000 7. Ft. Lauderdale - 152,000 8. Tallahassee - 151,000 9. Hollywood - 139,000 10. Pembroke Pines - 137,000

Top 10 most populated metro areas

1. Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater - 2,396,000 2. Miami - 2,253,000 3. Orlando - 1,645,000 4. Ft. Lauderdale - 1,623,000 5. Jacksonville - 1,100,000 6. West Palm Beach/Boca Raton - 1,131,000 7. Sarasota/Bradenton - 590,000 8. Daytona Beach - 493,000 9. Lakeland/Winter Haven - 484,000 10. Melbourne/Titusville/Palm Bay - 476,000

Florida Weather

Florida Weather & Seasons Florida is known around the world for its beautiful weather and tropical scenery. The state's mild winters have made it a haven for anyone who wants to get away from the frigid weather of the majority of the country. The spring and fall, brings warm weather and cool breezes, are the most enjoyable times of the year for many Floridians. Summers can be long and hot but afternoon showers are the norm, providing much appreciated relief from the toasty weather. Coastal areas also experience cool breezes that help neutralize hot summer temperatures. Average Annual Temperatures: Summer: 80.5 (F) degrees (26.9 C) (North Florida) 82.7 (F) degrees (28.2 C) (South Florida) Winter: 53.0 (F) degrees (11.7 C) (North Florida) 68.5 (F) degrees (20.3 C) (South Florida)