Florida

The Everglades reached lake Okeechobee. But the land was drained for farming.

Spain France and England fought over Florida over 200 years

Jacksonville is florida's largest city with a population of about 853,382 people

population

Facts

• florida's original name is La florida it means " place of flowers
• florida has 663 miles of beaches
• Florida has more coastline than any other state except alaska
• fishing is one of states most popular water-sports
• The average winter temperature is 59