Florida 2 - Answers

Published: Sunday 21st February 2016
  1. Which Caribbean island did the British swop for Florida in 1763? Cuba.
  2. Which city in Florida is nicknamed "The Sunshine City"? St Petersburg.
  3. Which is the largest city by population in Florida? Jacksonville (The Metropolitan area of Miami is bigger but the City of Miami isn't).
  4. How many National Parks are there in Florida? THREE (Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and The Everglades).
  5. Which is the biggest lake in Florida? Lake Okeechobee.
  6. Which Academy Award winning actress was born in Bascom, Florida in 1941? Faye Dunaway.
  7. Which THREE US States are larger in population than Florida? Texas, California and New York.
  8. Which is the longest bridge connecting islands in the Florida Keys? Seven Mile Bridge.
  9. According to the lyrics of which song did "Holly came from Miami, FLA? "Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed.
  10. As at January 2014 how many teams from Florida compete in the NBA? Two, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
  11. In which year did Florida gain full statehood and become the 27th State of the USA? 1845
  12. After what celebrations was Florida named? The Spanish Easter Celebrations, known as Pascua Florida.
  13. Which famous movie boat can be found moored in the Florida Keys? The African Queen.
  14. Which drink was first developed for the athletic teams of the University of Florida? Gatorade named after the Florida Gators.
  15. Which part of the Florida Keys is known as the Sport Fishing Capital of the World? Islamorada.
  16. With a length of 273 miles which is the longest river in Florida? St Johns River.
  17. Between 1763 and 1824 which TWO Cities were capitals of Florida? St Augustine (East Florida) and Pensacola (West Florida).
  18. Born Tramar Dillard in Carol City Florida in 1979, by what patriotic name does this singer/rapper perform under? Flo Rida.
  19. Which FOUR theme parks make up the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida? Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
  20. Which Florida City has the nickname "Space City USA"? Titusville.

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