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12. Jan. 2024 · Learn about the history, culture, wildlife, and attractions of the Sunshine State with these interesting facts. From its Spanish name to its hurricane risk, from its oranges to its islands, discover the weird and wonderful things about Florida.
- About Two-Thirds of Florida Is A Peninsula.
- Central Florida Is The Lightning Capital of The Usa.
- Florida Was The First of The Continental Us States to Be Settled by Europeans.
- Spain Traded Florida to Great Britain For Control of Havana, Cuba.
- The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida Employs 70,000 people.
- Beachfront Properties in Miami Might Be Underwater by 2100!
- Florida Is One of The World’S Top Holiday destinations.
- One of Florida’s Beaches Is The Shark Tooth Capital of The World.
- Florida Is Home to The Weird, The Wacky, and The Straight-Up Bizarre.
- Florida’s Space Industry Is Booming!
While Florida borders the states of Alabama and Georgia, its biggest borders are with the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Its borders with these bodies of water are so large, that it actually has the longest coastline of the contiguous US states (the 48 states in mainland USA). Its coastline is a whopping 1,350 miles (2,170 km) long, and it ...
Florida’s nickname of the “Sunshine State” is a little ironic at best, if you ask me. Severe weather is actually really common in Florida, especially in the central region. Here it experiences more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the USA. Florida also has more tornadoes per area than any of the other states too. Hurricanes, you ask? Well, F...
In 1513 a Spanish conquistador by the name of Juan Ponce de León arrived on the peninsula of what is now known as Florida. Upon arrival, he named the area La Florida. While there are multiple theories as to the origin of the name, there are two main contenders. Either the area was named in appreciation of the beautiful wildflowers found there, or i...
Following their victory at the end of the 7 Years War Great Britain expanded its territory extensively. During the war, in 1762, Great Britain managed to wrest control of Havana from the Spanish, which was a huge blow to the Spanish Navy. Great Britain added insult to injury to the Spanish by offering them back control of Havana in exchange for Flo...
Referred to as the “Happiest Place on Earth”, the Disney World in Florida also attracts some of the largest numbers of their monolithic chain. According to Disney, the Disney World in Florida employs 70,000 people – that’s a US record for the largest amount of people employed by one company at a single location! It’s no small surprise they need suc...
While beachfront properties are all the rage, people generally want them to be above, not below water. Miami is currently one of the most at-risk US cities of losing ground due to rising sea levels. A report in 2018said that within the next 30 years around 12,000 homes in Miami’s beachfront are at risk of having serious flooding issues. The irony h...
Florida has been breaking tourism records for years now. In 2015 the state hosted over 100 million tourists, and in 2018 there were over 126.1 million visitors. It’s no small wonder that Florida is such a popular holiday destination though, as the state is jam-packed with things to do. If you’re not keen on catching the sun at the beach or spending...
If you happen to find yourself in the area of Venice, Florida, keep your eyes to the ground. Around 10 million years ago Florida was underwater, and the area was absolutely packed with sharks. What’s left today, though, are countless quantities of fossilized shark teeth. These days it’s a popular local pastime to wander the beaches, scanning the gr...
There’s something in the water, some might say, but Florida just seems to have more than its fair share of weirdness in general. One simply has to Google “Florida man” to find an endless supply of outright hilarious news articles showcasing the shenanigans that Floridians get up to. From a man going for a beer run with an alligator under his arm to...
In 1962 a number of NASAlaunch sites were developed on Cape Canaveral, on the coast to the east of Orlando. The most famous here is the John F. Kennedy Space Center, of course, where the Apollo missions were launched from, as well as NASA’s space shuttles. These days it’s getting a whole new lease of life, with SpaceX leasing a launch site from NAS...
5. Mai 2024 · Learn about the history, geography, culture, and wildlife of Florida, the 27th state of the U.S. Discover fun facts about its coastline, reef, lakes, rivers, hurricanes, and more.
8. Feb. 2024 · Learn 23 interesting and fun facts about Florida, from its coastline and wildlife to its theme parks and hurricanes. Discover the best places to visit in Florida, from the Space Coast to the Florida Keys.
25. März 2024 · Learn about Florida's diverse wildlife, history, culture, and attractions in this list of 30 fun facts. From the Everglades to Disney World, from alligators to golf courses, Florida has something for everyone.
25. Nov. 2021 · What are some funny things in Florida? We have all heard about the ancient history of Florida, its varied wildlife, amusement parks, and also its many lakes and springs. At the same time, there are some peculiar and weird facts about Florida that are unmatched.
15. Juli 2023 · Learn about Florida's history, culture, nature, and attractions with these 50 fun facts. From oranges and golf to space and mullet toss, discover the quirky and interesting aspects of the Sunshine State.
