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Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades.

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What type of landmass is Florida?

Florida is a peninsula, which is a landmass surrounded by water on three sides. It is mostly flat and characterized by its coastal regions and numerous lakes and wetlands.


Top ten states with the most lakes?

Alaska has the most lakes, and Minnesota is second, and Michigan is third.


What is Florida's physical landscape?

Florida's physical landscape includes sandy beaches, wetlands, swamps, and lakes. The state also has a diverse range of ecosystems, such as the Everglades, which is a unique subtropical wilderness. Additionally, Florida features flat plains, rolling hills in the northern region, and the iconic Florida Keys.


How many major mountain ranges are in Florida?

Hmmm, None as far as I have ever seen... There is that hill in Alachua, it must be 20 feet high....


How many lakes does Florida have?

I was told be a colleague some years back that the number is over 5000. ______________________________________ This is what I found on-line at Florida Quick Facts: Coastline - 1,197 Statute Miles Tidal Shoreline - 2,276 Statute Miles Beaches - 663 Miles Florida has more than 11,000 miles of rivers, streams & waterways Longest River - St. Johns at 273 miles Largest Lake - Lake Okeechobee at 700 square miles (the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the United States) Number of Lakes greater than 10 acres - Aprox. 7,700 Number of First Magnitude Springs - 27 (Florida has more first magnitude springs than any other state.) Number of Islands Greater than 10 Acres - Aprox. 4,500 (Florida ranks 2nd in the nation by this measure and only Alaska ranks higher.) I e-mailed the governer of Florida for my state report(i'm in 5th grade)and he said there is about 7,700 lakes.