Was the first portion of North America discovered by the Spaniards.

Was the first portion of the United States settled by Europeans.

Possesses the oldest existing city in the United States.

Had the only Indian tribe that never signed a peace treaty with the United states and was never conquered.

Was the only state where a pirate ruled like a king.

Was the state with the only capital which never fell into the Federal hands during the Civil War.

Has the most Southerly city in the United States.

Produce's the finest citrus fruits in the world.

Is the only state with Everglades.

Once had the greatest land boom in the world.

Has the longest stretch of beach in America.

Has a greater number and variety of palm trees grown in Florida that any other portion of North America.

Is the only state where there are wild flamingos.

Where big tarpon are taken in Florida waters than anywhere else.

Had the first golf course in the United States.

Sun tan lotion was invented in Florida by a pharmacist named Benjamin Green who lived in Miami Beach. Called Coppertone suntan lotion.

Orange juice was made the official beverage of Florida in 1967.

Contributed by Janice