Travel guide Florida A-Z

Area

The total area of ​​Florida is about four times the Netherlands. Florida is a 850 km long peninsula, in the north it is no wider than 250 km.

Border formalities

If your holiday to Florida will be no longer than 90 days, you will not need a visa. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA) is mandatory. Approved The application must be done at least 72 hours before departure. The passport must be valid at least during your stay. Everyone, including a baby, must have their own passport. Forbidden to enter are: drugs, fruit, plants, lottery tickets, meat, pornography, meat products, seeds and dairy products.

Capital

The capital of Florida is Tallahassee. Other major cities include Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Orlando.

Climate/ Weather

Florida has a subtropical climate and is sometimes referred to as the Sunshine State. From June 1 to November 30 is the Hurricane Season, usually one sees it arrive on time.

Electricity

The electrical power supply in the U.S. is not the same as in the Netherlands: there is 110 volts in Florida. The plugs are different, so use an adapter.

Flora and Fauna

In southern Florida there is the Everglades National Park. From Miami to the southwest a large number of small islands risis above the sea: the Florida Keys. Swimming with dolphins is very popular in Florida, it is a unique experience that everyone should have once.

General

Florida is a state in the southeastern United States. The name is derived from the Spanish name La Florida, meaning Flowery. In addition to the wonderful climate, a trip to Florida guarantees lots of fun activities. Combine the beautiful beaches with parks like Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios.

Geography

Much of Florida is situated on a between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean and the Straits of Florida. peninsula. orida wordt in het oosten omspoeld door de Atlantische Oceaan en in het westen door de Golf van Mexico.

Government

At the head of the executive power is a governor who is directly elected by the voters. Florida is represented in the U.S. Senate by two senators.

History

Florida was discovered by Juan Pondé de León in 1513. Then Florida fell alternately in the hands of the English and Spanish. In 1819 the Spaniards were forced to surrender by the Adams Onisdeclaration. After the Civil War Florida became a prosperous state.

Inhabitants

Florida has about 17 million inhabitants.

Language

The most widely spoken languages ​​in Florida are English and Spanish.

Transport

To travel well it is wise to rent a car. The distances between cities are quite large, and public transportation is not ideal. The minimum age for car hire in Florida is 21 years old.

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