The nickname "the sunny state" is given to Florida. Moreover, with good cause! Florida enjoys 300 days per year on average of sunshine. Really awesome, that! The fact that Florida is home to a massive 20 million people, making it the third most populated state in America, is just one of the reasons for this. The sunny weather and upbeat environment draw visitors from all over the world to Florida. See the following  facts about Florida that are a little more upbeat and intriguing.

Florida is the state in America with the most golf courses.

Enjoy playing golf? You will then adore Florida. There is never a shortage of golf courses thanks to the more than 1,300 in existence. Additionally, there are more golf courses in Palm Beach County than in any other county nationwide. Florida's passion of golf is further demonstrated by the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located in St. Augustine.

Each day, almost a thousand people relocate to Florida.

Florida is renowned for its warm temperatures, bright days, and exceptionally mild winters. As a result, retirees from all over the nation who desire beautiful weather all year round now find it to be a welcoming retreat. That is why so many people make the decision to leave their current location and move to Florida each day.

Florida does not have any dinosaur fossils.

You won't find any dinosaur bones in Florida if you intend to dig for them. That's because the Florida peninsula was under water and didn't exist as a land mass during the time of the dinosaurs.

Even if you only visit Florida sometimes, you must register your vehicle there.

According to Florida state law, if you own a car and keep it in the state for more than 90 days each year, you must register it there. And they don't need to be consecutive either! In Florida, all drivers are required to carry auto insurance and provide proof that their policies fulfil the minimal standards set by the state. Additionally, you must finish a FL TLSAE (Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education) course if you have never held a standard driver's licence in any state, nation, or jurisdiction.

Florida's state flag consists of St Andrew

The red cross of St. Andrew is on a white background in the official state flag of Florida, which was established in 1900. The Florida state seal, which contains the sun, palm trees, a riverboat, land, and water in addition to a Native American lady throwing flowers, is displayed in the middle.

Florida is the most level state in the union.

There aren't many hills around here! The average elevation of Florida is only 100 feet. Only 345 feet above sea level, Britton Hill is the state's highest natural point. Britton Hill is the lowest high point of any American state, for comparison.

The alligator is the official state reptile of Florida.

The American alligator was designated as the official state reptile by the Florida legislature in 1987. The abundant untamed wildness and swampland found throughout Florida are represented by the alligator.

There are numerous national parks in Florida.

The pristine Everglades National Park and the gorgeous Biscayne National Park are located in Greater Miami, which is the only urban region in America with two national parks.

In America, Florida produces the most oranges.

Orange lovers adore Florida! Can you believe that Florida produces 75% of the oranges in the nation? Additionally, Florida provides 40% of the orange juice consumed worldwide. What a large quantity of excellent orange juice!