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Tourism is the one of the primary contributors to Florida’s economy. In 2004, nearly 77 million tourists contributed about $57 billion to the state’s economy. Tourist hot spots include the state’s abundant beaches, Walt Disney World, MGM Studios, the Florida Keys, the Kennedy space center at Cape Canaveral, and the Everglades National Park. Agriculture is another key factor in Florida’s economy. Florida leads the nation in production of oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines. Commercial fishing and manufacturing also play a substantial role.
The Port of Miami is one of the world’s busiest ports and provides over $16 billion annually to the region’s economy. Four million cruise passengers pass through the port annually, as well as nine million tons of cargo. These statistics have granted the port twin distinctions as both the “Cruise Capital of the World” and the “Cargo Gateway of the Americas.”
Government
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State Quarter: |
Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-5 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-4 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $33,417
- Population:
- 18,328,300
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 12.8%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $35,798
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 16.4%
- Total Exports:
- $44,371,400,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Brazil
Canada
Venezuela
Mexico
Colombia
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Transportation Equipment Sales
Computers and Electronic Products Sales
Computers and Electronic Products Manufacturing
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Major Cities
Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| FLL | Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International | Fort Lauderdale |
| JAX | Jacksonville International | Jacksonville |
| MCO | Orlando International | Orlando |
Main Ports:
Jacksonville, Miami, Palm Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, Port Manatee, Tampa
Corporations
| Company | Fortune 1000 Rank: | Revenues ($millions) | Headquarter City |
| Publix Super Markets | 107 | 21,820 | Lakeland |
| Tech Data | 109 | 21,446 | Clearwater |
| AutoNation | 122 | 19,314 | Fort Lauderdale |
| Lennar | 142 | 16,267 | Miami |
| FPL Group | 148 | 15,710 | Juno Beach |