Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north.  Nicknames include: Alligator State, Citrus State, Everglade State, Flower State, God’s Waiting Room, Gulf State, Hurricane State, Manatee State, Orange State, Peninsula State or Peninsular State, Sunshine State, and Tropical State..  It was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845.  Florida has Populated Places in 67 counties...