Florida: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Florida

Florida is a US state in the South region. Its capital is Tallahassee, and its postal abbreviation is FL. Known as the Sunshine State, it joined the Union on March 3, 1845 as the 27th state. Its largest city is Jacksonville.

The Florida state flag shows a red saltire on white with the state seal at the centre.

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Florida at a glance

Capital
Tallahassee
Largest city
Jacksonville
Nickname
The Sunshine State
Statehood
March 3, 1845 (27th state)
Region
South
Postal abbreviation
FL

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Florida is Tallahassee.

Florida is in the South region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Florida is FL.

Florida is known as the Sunshine State.

Florida became the 27th state on March 3, 1845.

Florida shares a land border with Alabama and Georgia.

The flag of Florida shows a red saltire on white with the state seal at the centre.