The state capital is Tallahassee; it is the regional center for scientific research, and is home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the largest and highest-powered magnet research laboratory in the world. South Florida metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States.
Interesting Facts on Florida
- Florida ranks 45th out of 50 states in total energy consumption per capita, despite the heavy reliance on air conditioners and pool pumps. This includes coal, natural gas, petroleum, and retail electricity sales.
- The largest deposits of potash in the United States are found in Florida.
- Florida is one of the seven states that do not impose a personal income tax.
- Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the drink was first developed.
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- Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. It is located in Florida.
- The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art in Coral Gables, is the first and only museum in the United States dedicated to the preservation, diffusion, and promotion of Hispanic and Latin American Art.
- Florida is the only state that has two rivers, both with the same name. There is a Withlacoochee in north-central Florida (Madison County) and a Withlacoochee in central Florida. They have nothing in common except the name.
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