State of Florida
Admitted to the Union on 3 March 1845 (27th)
Nickname: The Sunshine State
Motto: In God We Trust
Population: 20,612,439 (2016 est.) (Rank 3)
Area: 65,755 sq mi (Rank 22)
Governor: Rick Scott
The Flag
Adopted on 6 November 1900 (modified on 21 May 1985)
The flag ranked 34th for design quality in the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) survey of 72 provincial flags in Canada and the USA.
The Design
A red saltire on a white field, with the seal of Florida superimposed in the center
Most of the flag’s symbolism comes from the seal, as the saltire itself is mostly an homage to the state’s Spanish heritage.
Seminole Woman: Cultural heritage
Sabal Palm/Saw Palmetto: Fertility, Vibrance and Hospitality
Steamboat: Commerce
Rising Sun: Hope for a bright future
Sources:
http://floridaflag.facts.co/floridastateflagof/floridaflag.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Florida
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida
