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The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, except for southern Florida, where the climate borders on tropical and the Florida Keys, which have a tropical climate. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the peninsula on 2 April 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for "Flowery Easter," referring to the Easter season). Florida's economy relies heavily on tourism.

Tourism makes up the largest sector of the state economy. Warm weather and hundreds of miles of beaches attract about 60 million visitors to the state every year. Amusement parks, especially in the Orlando area, make up a significant portion of tourism.The second largest industry is Agriculture. Citrus fruit, especially oranges, are a major part of the economy. and Florida produces by far the majority of 74 percent of oranges, 54 percent of grapefruit, and 58 percent of tangerines. About 95 percent of commercial orange production in the state is destined for processing.

  
 

Phosphate mining, concentrated in the Bone Valley, is the state's third-largest industry. The state produces about 75 percent of the phosphate required by farmers in the United States and 25 percent of the world supply, with about 95 percent used for agriculture, and 5 percent used for other products As Florida.

Experiences a major population boom, most of its rural areas and cities are too experiencing changes, helping to compensate for the population increase. As of 2000, 76.91 percent of Florida residents age 5 and older speak only English at home.

Florida is mostly Protestant, with a Roman Catholic community that is growing because of immigration, thus making it the single largest denomination in the state. There is also a sizable Jewish community, located mainly in South Florida; no other Southern state has such a large Jewish population.

 
 
 
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, USA. The population was 26,316 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 29,848. The city also maintains a Sister City relationship with Oviedo, Spain. Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, USA. The population was 26,316 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 29,848. The city also maintains a Sister City relationship with Oviedo, Spain.

Oviedo is home to the Oviedo Marketplace mall. The mall is anchored by 3 major department stores which include Dillard's, Sears, and Macy's. Also located in the mall is Regal Cinemas 22, one of the busiest Regal Cinemas in the nation. There is a food court, including Chick-fil-A and Subway.

  
 
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