State Symbols Guide
Florida State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
FL
Capital
Tallahassee
Population
21,538,187
Statehood
1845
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
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State Flag
Florida State Flag
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State Flower
Orange Blossom
Citrus sinensis
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State Motto
In God We Trust
English
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State Nickname
The Sunshine State
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State Tree
Sabal Palm
Sabal palmetto
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Florida
- Abbreviation
- FL
- Capital City
- Tallahassee
- Population
- 21,538,187
- Statehood Date
- March 3, 1845
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
