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Florida's official symbols
Nickname
The Sunshine State
State bird
Northern Mockingbird
State flower
Orange Blossom
State tree
Sabal Palm
State motto
In God We Trust
State song
Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)
Capital
Tallahassee
Statehood year
1845
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Florida got its nickname
Florida is best known as "The Sunshine State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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