Florida is an exciting place with endless sunshine, beautiful beaches, and a diverse range of wildlife. Here are some fun facts about Florida that kids will love to learn!
1. Florida is known as the “Sunshine State” because it has the most sunny days in the United States.
2. Florida is home to the world’s largest collection of live alligators and crocodiles at Gatorland in Orlando.
3. Florida has the longest coastline of any state in the contiguous United States, with over 1,200 miles of coastline.
4. Florida is one of the few places in the world where you can swim with manatees, gentle sea creatures that look like large cows of the sea.
5. Florida is home to the Kennedy Space Center, where NASA launches rockets and trains astronauts.
6. Florida is the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles coexist in the wild.
7. Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
8. Florida has a state tree called the Sabal Palm, and a state flower called the Orange Blossom.
9. Florida has more than 700 natural freshwater springs, the highest concentration in the world.
10. Florida produces more than 70% of the oranges grown in the United States!
Whether you’re a Floridian or just visiting, there is so much for kids to learn and enjoy about this sunny state. So pack your sunscreen, grab your sunglasses, and get ready to explore all the fun and exciting things that Florida has to offer!