Florida
North America, United States
United States
People from Florida are called:
Male/General:
Floridian
Pronunciation:
/fləˈrɪdiən/
Etymology & Origin
From Spanish 'La Florida' meaning 'the flowery (land)', named by Ponce de León.
About Florida
- Capital city: Tallahassee.
- Known for tourism, aerospace, and agriculture (citrus).
- Features extensive coastline and Everglades ecosystems.
- Admitted as the 27th state in 1845.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 22,600,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America