Florida, constituent state of the united states of america It was admitted as the 27th state in 1845 Florida is the most populous of the southeastern states and the second most populous southern state after texas The capital is tallahassee, located in the northwestern panhandle. Official state travel, tourism and vacation website for florida, featuring maps, beaches, events, deals, photos, hotels, activities, attractions and other planning information. Florida, nicknamed the sunshine state, is a peninsula located in the southeastern united states
It shares a border with both alabama and georgia in the north and is the only state with a coastline along both the atlantic ocean and the gulf of mexico. If the sunshine state is calling but you're not sure where to go, we can help We've ranked the best places to visit in florida to help you plan your next vacation. An online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in florida. Petersburg metro area and many beautiful beaches in the southwest of the state, with the everglades separating the region from miami. Discover florida with our travel guide, from miami beaches & orlando theme parks to the everglades & keys