Get to know me: Florida is a perpetual vacationer, with a sunny disposition and a zest for life. You'll want to make its acquaintance as you watch Florida diving into crystal-clear turquoise waters, exploring world-famous theme parks, kayaking through mangrove forests, and watching magnificent sunsets. Golf Anyone? MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 9" X 7" X 2" Nickname: The Sunshine State Statehood: 1845; 27th state Capital: Tallahassee State Bird: Mockingbird State Flower: Orange Blossom State Tree: Sabal Palm