15 interesting facts about Florida
world facts 15 interesting facts about Florida By Debbie Hill 19 Jan 86 Views 15 interesting facts about Florida Nicknamed the "Sunshine State," Florida was the 27th state to join the United States of America on March 3, 1845. Florida has a total of 67 counties and its state capital is Tallahassee. It has a population of 21.3 million, making it the third most populous state. Let's take a closer look at what really makes Florida the place it is today. Florida is bordered by the states of Alabama and Georgia, with a total of 65,758 sq mi (170,312 km²) of ...