Florida, also known as the sunshine state due to its subtropical climate, is located in the south east region of the United States with a landmass of 170,312 square kilometres and home to just over 20 million people.
When people think of Florida they immediately think of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks in the city of Orlando. However there is much more to this beautiful state.
Places like the Florida Keys, Kennedy Space Center, The Everglades, Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens and the unique and wonderful Castillo de San Marcos will always have you coming back for more.
Major cities in Florida include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Pensacola and the states capital city of Tallahassee.
Florida sees approximately 60 million visitors to the state every year and it's easy to see why, making it one of the most popular state destinations in the United States.