We love our great state, but of course, we’re a little biased. Check out these facts about Florida, and you’ll agree that our state doesn’t get the credit it deserves.

1. Florida is the warmest state in the country.
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Florida has areas of tropical and subtropical climate, with an average daily temperature of 70.7 degrees.
2. The Walt Disney World Resort is the number one vacation resort in the world.
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Every year, it welcomes more than 50 million visitors, making it the world's most visited vacation resort.
3. This probably won't surprise anyone, but Florida produces the majority of the state's oranges.
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You might be surprised, however, to learn that Florida is the country's leading producer of sweet corn and green beans, as well. In fact, agriculture is our state's second largest industry.
4. The Everglades is the country's largest subtropical wetland.
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There's nothing else quite like the wild and wonderful Florida Everglades, at least within the United States.
5. The oldest city in the country is right here.
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Technically, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States, but that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
6. You're probably not shocked to learn that Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S.
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The subtropical/tropical climate and abundant coastline that makes our state so desirable is the same thing that makes it so stormy.
7. Florida is the birthplace of some pretty delicious dishes.
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Obviously, Key lime pie is from Key West, but did you know that the Cuban sandwich was created in Tampa? Or that the iconic Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach was the first place to even try selling that now famous delicacy?
8. Move over Venice, the city with the most canals in the world is here in Florida.
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Although Fort Lauderdale might be more famous, the "Waterfront Wonderland" of Cape Coral has more miles of canals (400) than any city in the world.
9. The Sunshine State is also the state most prone to hurricanes.
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Not a great thing to be number one at, but on the flip side, we are also one of the states with the fewest earthquakes.
10. Sunscreen was first developed by a Floridian.
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The precursor to Coppertone was developed for the military by Benjamin Green in Miami in 1944.

What do you think? Do you know any other awesome facts about Florida?

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