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Interest Facts
About Florida
1. The population of Florida consists of
19,057,542 citizens.
2. The Everglades in Florida are known for
its animals which include the panther,
alligator, and manatee.
3. Juan Ponce de Leon was the first
recorded explorer in the state. He
arrived in 1513. He referred to the state
as La Florida.
4. The state became a state in 1845.
5. Florida was the location for a majority
of the Seminole War between European
settlers and Native Americans.
6. The state is recognized for its water
sports, golf, and other outdoor sports
opportunities.
7. According to researchers the Paleo
Indian Tribes were the original
inhabitants of the state. By the time
records were created for the United
States, the state was inhabited by
Timucua, Apalachee, Tocobaga, Ais,
and Calusa Indian Tribes.
8. The European settler, Arellano
constructed a colony in the late 1500s.
Due to massive hurricanes the settlers
left the peninsula until the late 1690s.
9. Many African slaves fled to Florida to
acquire freedom. Through the Spanish
Crown the slaves became Roman
Catholic and they then settled within St
Augustine.
10. Americans moved into colonies within
Florida after the Treaty of Versailles.
Through land grants they were allowed
to settle within the then Spanish owned
property.
11. In basic the Adams Onis Treaty allowed
American claim of Florida after they
renounced their claim to Texas.
12. The Indian Removal Act was official in
1830, which allowed the government to
remove Native Americans from Florida
by any means necessary.
13. The Treaty of Payne’s Landing allowed
Native Americans to settle within lands
beyond the Mississippi River with the
agreement that they would leave
Florida without further attacks. The treaty
led to the Second Seminole War.
14. According to statistics, the federal
government spent up to $40 million on
the Second Seminole War. The war was
not successful and only led to a third
war against Native Americans. The wars
were unsuccessful.
15. After the Civil War, the Reconstruction
led to stricter provision that disfranchised
numerous African Americans and
Caucasian individuals who were poor.
These provisions were literacy tests,
poll taxes, and even strict residency
requirements.
16. The population of Florida did not
experience a large boom until mid 20th
century. The economy was crippled
due to boll weevils that destroyed
cotton crops.
17. The economy flourished after
World War II. The growing access
to air conditioning and low cost of
living caused a major boom in the
population.
18. Today the state is among the highest
populated state within the southern
states.
19. Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State.
20. The per capita income for the state is
$39,563.
Top 5 Tourist Attractions:
NASA’s Kennedy
Space Center
Orsino, 321-867-5000
Nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/home/index.
html
The Kennedy Space Center allows you to
explore space travel in a whole new way.
Through this center you find live action
shows, films, and a mock-up of an actual
space shuttle. The center features five story
screens which allow for easy viewing even
within a crowd.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa
(888) 800-5447
Busch Gardens is an exceptional theme park
that is jam packed with thrill rides, a zoo, and
fabulous shows. The Thrill Seeker tour allows for
the ultimate experience and it provides the
advantage of bringing you to the head of
the long lines. Ticket packages are available
through their website.
Sea World
7007 SeaWorld Dr., Orlando, (407) 351-3600
Sea World is the best locale to experience
the wonderful marine life found in Florida.
Throughout the park you find rides, attractions,
and shows. Shamu is also a main attraction
at the theme park. You see Shamu shows as
well as dolphins and other sea animals.
Daytona
International Speedway
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd
Daytona Beach, (800) Pit-SHOP
Daytona International Speedway spans
almost 500 acres in size. The speedway
is a popular track for NASCAR where it is
known as the Lady in Black. The track is
considered one of the most difficult tracks
within the NASCAR series. The sports center
also features other racing championships
through other racing series.
Historic Saint Augustine
St. Augustine
Saint Augustine is considered the oldest
city in the country as it was established
in 1565. The locale features shops, cafes,
restaurants, and a multitude of other
opportunities. Visitors enjoy sight seeing
through horse drawn carriages and trolleys.
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