3. Trab a j o deest a do s d e U S - ( es t e t r ab aj o ya lo ha bía m enci on ad o enclas e) se trata deuna i n ve stig a ci ó n d e l o s e st a d o s q u e yo les a si g n e y t e n d r á n q u e incl u ir a hí la sig u i e n t e i n f o r m a ci ó n : 1. S t a te Florida is a statein the southeastern regionof the United States, bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by AlabamaandGeorgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd most extensie, the !rd most "o"ulous, and the #th most densely "o"ulatedof the $% United States. &he state ca"ital is &allahassee, the largest city is'ac(sonille, and the largest metro"olitan area is the Miami metro"olitan area. Much of Flori da is a "eni nsula betwee n the Gulf of Mexico, the Atla ntic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. )ts geogra"hy is notable for a coastline, omni"resent water and the threat of hurricanes. Florida has the longest coastl inein the contiguous United States, encom"assing a""roximately *,!$% miles +2,*% (m-, and is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea leel and is characteried by sedimentarysoil. &he climate aries from subtro"icalin the north to tro"ical in the south. Some of its most iconic animals, such as theAmerican alligator, crocodile, Florida "antherand the manatee, can be found in the /erglades 0ational 1ar( . Since the first /uro"ean contact was made in *$*! by S"anish ex"lorer 'uan 1once de e3n4 who named it 2a Florida+ 5&he Flowery5- u"on landing there during the /aster season, 1ascua Florida4 Florida was a challenge for the /uro"ean colonial "owers before it gained statehood in the United States in *#6$. )t was a "rinci"al location of the Seminole 7arsagainst the )ndians, and racial segregation after the American 8i il 7ar. &oda y, it is di st in guis he d by it s la rg e 9is"anic commun ity and hig h "o"ulation growth, as well as its increasing enironme ntal concerns. )ts economy relies mainly on tourism, agriculture, and trans"ortation, which deelo"ed in the late *:th century. Florida is also (nown for its amusement, the "roduction of oranges, and the ;ennedy S"ace 8enter . Florida cul tur eis a reflection of influences and multi" le inheritance< 0ati e American, /uro"ean American, 9is"anicand African American heritages can be found in the architecture and cuisine. Florida has attracted many writers such as Mar=orie ;innan >awlings, /rnest 9emingway and &ennessee 7illiams, and continues to attract celebrities and athletes. )t is internationally (nown for golf, tennis, auto racing, and water s"orts.
