Florida at a Glance From A to Z
Florida, one of the nation’s most populous states, is home to popu lation around 16 million and a warm climate averaging 81 degrees in summer. It is a leading orange juice producer and top grower of sugar cane and flowers while hosting historic St. Augustine and major attractions like Walt Disney World. The Everglades National Park spans about 1.5 million acres as a vast subtropical wilderness facing urban and industrial growth pressures.