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Florida is in the southeastern part of the United States. It is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Florida Straits. The highest point in Florida is Britton Hill, a 345 foot (105 m) hill in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood. It is the shortest of the highest points in all other states. Florida has a lot of water around it. The Gulf Stream ocean current goes through the Atlantic Ocean near the east coast of Florida, so the water is warmer than the Pacific Ocean. The Gulf of Mexico is on the west coast of Florida. In the center of southern Florida is a lake called Lake Okeechobee. It is bigger than Rhode Island (a state that takes up about 1/10th of a state), but it is very shallow for a lake of its size, with an average depth of only 9 feet (3 m). A lot of south Florida used to be covered by a swamp called the Everglades.

The largest cities on the Florida map are Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and St. Petersburg.

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Florida FAQ:

What is the capital of Florida on a map?
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida and 8th largest city in the state.
Where is Florida in USA map?
Florida is located in the southeastern United States. The state is bordered by Georgia & Alabama to the north, the Gulf of Mexico to the west & south and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
What city is at the tip of Florida?
The city of Key West is located at the furthest south tip of the state of Florida.
What is Florida most known for?
Florida is well known for its amusement parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens & other attractions. They are also known for having a dense population of retirees. Florida is also home to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Lastly, the state is remembered for its delicious citrus trees like oranges, lemons, limes, etc.
What countries are near Florida?
Florida is close to many Caribbean islands. With the Bahamas nearest to the southeast and Cuba close by to the south. Other islands still nearby are the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico & Bermuda.