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Florida History
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 Called
the "Sunshine State," Florida is known for its balmy, sunny
weather and beautiful beaches. Ponce de Leon, in search of the
elusive fountain of youth, was the first European to explore
Florida. St. Augustine, founded by the Spanish in 1565, is the
oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United
States. Statehood for Florida came in 1845. Florida's state
flower is the orange blossom, which is particularly fitting
because oranges are a main export of the state. Because of its
shape and location, a long peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean
and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida attracts millions of visitors
each year to its many seaside resort areas. Its capital is
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