Florida: Weird, Wild, and Wonderful - 10 Fun Facts

10. Florida is a “Lightning Capital”

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9. Miami International Airport is One of the Busiest in America

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8. Florida is Home to the Largest City in the Country by Land

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7. St. Augustine, Florida is the Oldest Inhabited City in the United States

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6. Florida Produces 70% of the Country’s Oranges

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5. Florida is Home to the Second-Largest Population of Alligators

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4. Florida Ranks #1 in Higher Education

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3. Florida is the Flattest State in America

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2. Florida is One of the Most Popular Vacation Destinations in the World

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1. “The Sunshine State” is Florida’s Official Nickname

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Top 10 Family Beaches in Florida

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