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Putting Florida on the Map
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| State Capital | Tallahassee |
| Population | 15,982,378 (as of 2000) |
| Largest City | Jacksonville |
| Name for Residents | Floridians |
| Major Rivers | St. Johns River, St. Marys River, Suwannee River |
| Major Lakes | Lake Okeechobee, Lake George |
| Major Industries | tourism, agriculture (oranges, grapefruit, tomatos), electronics |
| Bordering States | Georgia, Alabama |
| Bordering Bodies of Water | Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico
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| Nickname | Sunshine State
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| Number of Counties in Florida | 67 |
 | The Flag of Florida
The flag of Florida which was adopted in 1900 represents a red cross, the cross of St. Andrew on a white field and the seal of California in the middle depicting a Native American woman scattering flowers. There is also the sun with many rays, palm trees, a sailing steamboat, land and water.
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