Florida

Southern alligator territory

Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, a peninsula extending into the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean.

Known for beaches, theme parks, and subtropical climate, it's a major tourist destination and retirement haven.

In political contexts, Florida is a perennial swing state: Florida decided the 2000 election.

Florida man has become internet shorthand for bizarre news headlines originating from the state's unusually broad public records laws.

tourism

Disney World

Florida resort complex

Key West · Everglades · theme parks · resort · cruise · timeshare · vacation · getaway · spring break · retirement

wildlife

alligator

Large American swamp reptile

dolphin · pelican · sea turtle · tarpon · snook · bald eagle · osprey · Everglades · swamp · wetland

citrus

oranges

Round citrus with segments

grove · juice · pulp · Valencia · navel · harvest · orchard · grower · agriculture · citrus industry

southeast

Georgia

Name shared by country and state

Gulf Coast · Southern · Dixie · Sun Belt · Atlantic Coast · Caribbean · Panhandle · border · neighboring · regional

sunshine

Sunshine State

Florida's official nickname

warm · climate · weather · heat · hurricane season · rainfall · subtropical · year-round · balmy · muggy

beaches

Miami Beach

Florida Atlantic coast resort

sand · surf · waves · shells · dunes · palm trees · boardwalk · lifeguard · sunbathing · swimming

government

Tallahassee

Florida's governmental center

DeSantis · senate · constitution · election · voter · swing state · recount · electoral votes · statehouse · county

Categories
Opposites
geographic polarity (us coasts)

FloridaCalifornia

West coast megastate

Washington · Oregon · Alaska · Pacific Northwest · Massachusetts

climate/environment

FloridaAlaska

America's frozen northwest

Minnesota · North Dakota · Montana · Maine · Vermont

demographic character

FloridaUtah

Beehive State, western region

Colorado · Texas · California · Washington · Massachusetts

Phrases
Family

florid, Floridian, Florida Keys

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G