10 Fabulous Florida Facts

10 Fabulous Florida Facts is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Florida is the second most popular state for foreign tourists in the United States; New York is number one. 3. The first European settlement in the United States was in St. Augustine, Florida. 4. The southernmost point in the continental United States is Key West, Florida. 5. Florida has the longest continuous coastline in the United States. 6. Florida has the most golf courses in the United States. 7. Famous inventions from Florida include air conditioning, sunscreen, and key lime pie. 8. In Florida, every public building has outward-opening doors because of strong winds and hurricanes in the state. 9. The only place where it’s legal to swim with wild manatees is in Citrus County, Florida. This area is considered the largest natural winter refuge for manatees in the world. 10. Florida consistently ranks as the lightning capital of America, averaging 223 lightning events per square mile per year. For more amazing Florida facts, check out our article here: Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more facts about the world and beyond: @FactRetriever