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Florida «The Sunshine State»

Flag of Florida The flag of Florida consists of a red saltire on a white background, with thestate seal superimposed on the center. The design was approved by popular referendum November 6, 1900.

Seal of Florida The Great Seal of the State of Florida is used to represent the government of the state of Florida, and for various official purposes, such as to seal official documents and legislation. It is also commonly used on state government buildings, vehicles and other effects of the state government. It also appears on the state flag of Florida. The seal features a shoreline on which a Seminole woman is spreading hibiscus flowers. Two of Florida's state tree, the Sabal palm, are growing. In the background a steamboat sails before a sun breaking the horizon, with rays of sunlight extending into the sky. The seal is encircled with the words "Great Seal of the State of Florida", and "In God we Trust".

Florida is a state in the southeast United States, 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. Tallahassee is the state capital. Area- 170 304 sq km Population-20 271 272 Largest city- the Greater Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa.

Governance The basic structure, duties, function, and operations of the government of the state of Florida are defined and established by the Florida Constitution, which establishes the basic law of the state and guarantees various rights and freedoms of the people. The state government consists of three separate branches: judicial, executive, and legislative. The legislature enacts bills, which, if signed by the governor, become law.

Walt Disney World Resortin Orlando.

Hotel «Four seasons» is the tallest building in Florida

Miami from the Bay

Jacksonville

Miami

Tampa

Greater Orlando