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| Fun Facts about Florida! There are 800 miles of beaches and 1300 miles of coastline! Florida became a state on March 3, 1845. It is the 27th state. The Florida Everglades is the only place on earth where alligators and crocodiles coexist with each other. Florida averages 60 inches of rainfall annually. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 1. Florida is home to Disneyworld,Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios and the Kennedy Space Center. Florida has more golf courses than any other state: over 1300! Florida is the world's leading producer of grapefruit. Britton Hill, Florida has the highest elevation in the state at 345 feet above sea level. Florida is considered the lightning capital of the United States! |
