Florida

Florida was a state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state capital was Tallahassee, the largest city by population was Jacksonville, and the largest metropolitan area was the Miami metropolitan area. Its people were called Floridians.

Description
Florida was bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida was the 22nd most extensive at 170,304km2, the 3rd most populous, and the 8th most densely populated of the 50 United States.

Much of Florida was a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. Its geography is notable for a coastline, omnipresent water and the threat of hurricanes. Florida had the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, encompassing approximately 2,170 km, and was the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. Some of its most iconic animals, such as the American alligator, crocodile, Florida panther and the manatee, can be found in the Everglades National Park.

Climate
The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south.

Pre-Astro Florida
Florida culture was a reflection of influences and multiple inheritances; Native American, European American, Hispanic and African American heritages could be found in the architecture and cuisine. Just prior to WWIII Florida was distinguished by its large Hispanic community and high population growth, as well as its increasing environmental concerns.

Economy
Florida's economy relied mainly on tourism, agriculture, and transportation, which developed in the late 19th century CE. Florida was also known for its amusement parks, the production of oranges and the Kennedy Space Center. It was also internationally known for golf, tennis, auto racing and water sports.

Post-Astro Florida
While not severely damaged in WWIII, multiple hurricanes during this period did wreak havoc on the region. Due to a lack of resources, the major cities were not rebuilt, but razed. Today, Florida is a quiet, sparsely populated region of North America. Its economy still relies on tourism and agriculture.