Miami is Florida's second-largest city and nation's 44th most populous. City has over 300 highrises and is third-largest in nation. Nicknamed "Magic City" and "Gateway to Latin America". Second-most visited tourist destination after New York City
Florida is the 27th state of the United States, established in 1845. Located on a peninsula separating Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Borders Georgia east and Alabama west, with Bimini island 50 miles east. Has over 8,400 miles of coastline, including 5,100 miles along Gulf. Southernmost of 48 contiguous United States
Tallahassee is Florida's capital city and Leon County's only incorporated municipality. Population was 201,731 in 2022, making it eighth-largest Florida city. Home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College
North and central Florida has humid subtropical climate, south has tropical climate. State experiences defined rainy season from May to October. Florida has mildest winters in continental US, average lows 41°F. Average summer temperatures range from 90°F in Keys to 95°F in Tallahassee
Fort Gatlin established in 1838 during Second Seminole War. Settled by Isaac and Aaron Jernigan in 1843. Named Orlando in 1857 after Shakespeare character or Orlando Reeves legend. Became county seat in 1856, incorporated as town in 1875
Florida spans 65,758 square miles between Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. State borders Georgia, Alabama, Cuba, and has longest US coastline at 1,350 miles. Population exceeds 21 million, making it third-largest US state. Miami metropolitan area has 6.138 million residents