Florida Fun Facts (and references)
Fact Sheet
4th most popular state at: 18,400,000
Total water area – 4,424 square miles
Rank among states in total area – 22nd
Highest Natural Point – 345 feet
Geographic Center – 12 miles northwest of Brooksville, Hernando County
Beaches – 663 miles
Largest county – Palm Beach, 2,578 square miles
First permanent European settlement – 1565, St. Augustine, by Spain
Acquired from Spain [...]
