Florida Quiz
Florida is in the South. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Tallahassee |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | FL |
| Nickname | The Sunshine State |
| Census region | South |
| Bordering states | Georgia, Alabama |
| Statehood | 1845 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 21,538,187 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 65,758 |
Sample questions
Q1Which state is smaller than Florida by area?
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Maine
Florida covers 65,758 square miles, making it the No.22 largest state by total area.
Q2Which region is Florida in?
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South
Florida is part of the Census Bureau's South region, forming the southeasternmost state in the continental United States.
Q3In which year did Florida become a state?
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1845
Florida became the 27th state in 1845, more than two decades after the United States acquired the territory from Spain in 1819.