Ten fun Florida facts in honor of National Florida Day
Wherever you are in Florida, you are never more than 60 miles away from the ocean.
2. Florida temperature facts
The average Florida temperature ranges from 65 to 70 degrees in the northern region and 74 to 77 degrees in the southern region.
3. Florida dinosaur fun fact
No dinosaur fossils have ever been found in Florida.
4. Fun Florida fact about the Everglades
The only place on the planet where crocodiles and alligators live together is in the Florida Everglades.
5. Fun Florida fact
Every public building in Florida has an outward opening door due to strong winds during hurricane season.
6. How did Florida get its name?
Florida got its name from Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, who named it 'La Florida', meaning "land of flowers".
7. Fun fact about Florida's coastline
Florida has the longest coastline in the continental US.
8. Florida is the southernmost point in the USA.
Florida is the southernmost point in the USA. Technically Hawaii is the southernmost state in the country, but geographically, Florida is the southernmost point.
9. Miami is home to Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park
Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the country with two national parks. Miami is home to Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park.
10. Florida is the flattest state in the United States of America.
Florida is the flattest state in the United States of America. Florida is so flat in fact that its highest point is the lowest high point of any state in the USA. At just 345 feet, Britton Hill, Florida's highest peak, is lower than many of Miami's skyscrapers.
