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Florida is the state named after an island that a Spanish explorer read about. Juan Ponce de León, the explorer, arrived in Florida in 1513 and named it "La Florida" after the Spanish feast of flowers, "Pascua Florida," that he read about on the island.
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The tourism, citrus and horse farming industries are the top three in Florida. Fishing is another top industry in the Sunshine State.
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Three of the major industries in Florida are tourism, agriculture, and electronics. With Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World all in Orlando, along with a smattering of other theme parks. beaches, and attractions throughout the state, Florida's tourism is a thriving industry.
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The nickname of the state of Florida is "The Sunshine State." This nickname is derived from the state's generally sunny and warm climate throughout the year. Florida's nickname is widely recognized and used in various contexts, including tourism promotions and official state branding.
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Florida was named "land of flowers" by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in the early 16th century.
The explorer Ponce De Leon named it-Spanish for feast of flowers.
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