Florida

Florida is an integral sovereign state of the United States, officially admitted to the Union on March 3, 1845 (27th State) with its state capital located in Tallahassee. Widely recognized as 'The Sunshine State', the state anchors key civic and economic corridors in the American federal system. Historically, Admitted in 1845, Florida is an international commercial gateway connecting the Americas, anchoring aerospace launch operations at Cape Canaveral. In the modern 21st-century economy, Florida is renowned for leadership across several key industries, notably Commercial Aerospace & NASA Space Coast, International Trade Logistics, Citrus & Tourism. The state's executive branch operates under the state constitution, administering statewide public services, public health, infrastructure, and environmental conservation across all organized municipal and county jurisdictions. Prominent historical and civic figures associated with Florida include Henry Flagler, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Walt Disney, Zora Neale Hurston.