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Florida
n. state in the southeastern United States

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Florida Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Florida
Noun
1. a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
(synonym) Sunshine State, Everglade State, FL
(hypernym) American state
(member-holonym) Confederacy, Confederate States, Confederate States of America, South, Dixie, Dixieland
(part-holonym) Gulf States
(part-meronym) Biscayne National Park

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Florida Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

CIA World Factbook 2005
United States: Government
Country name:
 conventional long form: United States of America
conventional short form: United States
abbreviation: US or USA
Government type:
 Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition
Capital:
 Washington, DC
Administrative divisions:
 50 states and 1 district*; Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia*, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Dependent areas:
 American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Wake Island
note: from 18 July 1947 until 1 October 1994, the US administered the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; it entered into a political relationship with all four political units: the Northern Mariana Islands is a commonwealth in political union with the US (effective 3 November 1986); the Republic of the Marshall Islands signed a Compact of Free Association with the US (effective 21 October 1986); the Federated States of Micronesia signed a Compact of Free Association with the US (effective 3 November 1986); Palau concluded a Compact of Free Association with the US (effective 1 October 1994)
Independence:
 4 July 1776 (from Great Britain)
National holiday:
 Independence Day, 4 July (1776)
Constitution:
 17 September 1787, effective 4 March 1789
Legal system:
 federal court system based on English common law; each state has its own unique legal system, of which all but one (Louisiana's) is based on English common law; judicial review of legislative acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations
Suffrage:
 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch:
 chief of state: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George W. BUSH (since 20 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms; election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
election results: George W. BUSH reelected president; percent of popular vote - George W. BUSH (Republican Party) 50.9%, John KERRY (Democratic Party) 48.1%, other 1.0%
Legislative branch:
 bicameral Congress consists of the Senate (100 seats, one-third are renewed every two years; two members are elected from each state by popular vote to serve six-year terms) and the House of Representatives (435 seats; members are directly elected by popular vote to serve two-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2006); House of Representatives - last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2006)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Republican Party 55, Democratic Party 44, independent 1; House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Republican Party 231, Democratic Party 200, undecided 4
Judicial branch:
 Supreme Court (its nine justices are appointed for life on condition of good behavior by the president with confirmation by the Senate); United States Courts of Appeal; United States District Courts; State and County Courts
Political parties and leaders:
 Democratic Party [Howard DEAN]; Green Party [leader NA]; Libertarian Party [Steve DAMERELL]; Republican Party [Ken MEHLMAN]
Political pressure groups and leaders:
 NA
International organization participation:
 AfDB, ANZUS, APEC, ARF, AsDB, ASEAN (dialogue partner), Australia Group, BIS, CE (observer), CERN (observer), CP, EAPC, EBRD, FAO, G-5, G-7, G- 8, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt (signatory), ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, MIGA, MINUSTAH, NAM (guest), NATO, NEA, NSG, OAS, OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, UN, UN Security Council, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNITAR, UNMEE, UNMIK, UNMIL, UNMOVIC, UNOMIG, UNRWA, UNTSO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
Flag description:
 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars; the 50 stars represent the 50 states, the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies; known as Old Glory; the design and colors have been the basis for a number of other flags, including Chile, Liberia, Malaysia, and Puerto Rico

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    • Uruguay: Government
    Country name:
    		 conventional long form: Oriental Republic of Uruguay
    conventional short form: Uruguay
    local long form: Republica Oriental del Uruguay
    local short form: Uruguay
    former: Banda Oriental, Cisplatine Province
    Government type:
    		 constitutional republic
    Capital:
    		 Montevideo
    Administrative divisions:
    		 19 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Artigas, Canelones, Cerro Largo, Colonia, Durazno, Flores, Florida, Lavalleja, Maldonado, Montevideo, Paysandu, Rio Negro, Rivera, Rocha, Salto, San Jose, Soriano, Tacuarembo, Treinta y Tres
    Independence:
    		 25 August 1825 (from Brazil)
    National holiday:
    		 Independence Day, 25 August (1825)
    Constitution:
    		 27 November 1966, effective February 1967, suspended 27 June 1973, new constitution rejected by referendum 30 November 1980; two constitutional reforms approved by plebiscite 26 November 1989 and 7 January 1997
    Legal system:
    		 based on Spanish civil law system; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
    Suffrage:
    		 18 years of age; universal and compulsory
    Executive branch:
    		 chief of state: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVA (since 1 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
    head of government: President Tabare VAZQUEZ (since 1 March 2005) and Vice President Rodolfo NIN NOVA (since 1 March 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
    cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president with parliamentary approval
    elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009)
    election results: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ 50.5%, Jorge LARRANAGA 35.1%, Guillermo STIRLING 10.3%
    Legislative branch:
    		 bicameral General Assembly or Asamblea General consists of Chamber of Senators or Camara de Senadores (30 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) and Chamber of Representatives or Camara de Representantes (99 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
    elections: Chamber of Senators - last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009); Chamber of Representatives - last held 31 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009)
    election results: Chamber of Senators - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - EP-FA 16, Blanco 11, Colorado Party 3; Chamber of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - EP-FA 52, Blanco 36, Colorado Party 10, Independent Party 1
    Judicial branch:
    		 Supreme Court (judges are nominated by the president and elected for 10-year terms by the General Assembly)
    Political parties and leaders:
    		 Colorado Party [Jorge BATLLE Ibanez]; National Party or Blanco [Luis Alberto LACALLE Herrera]; New Sector/Space Coalition (Nuevo Espacio) [Rafael MICHELINI]; Progressive Encounter/Broad Front Coalition (Encuentro Progresista/Frente Amplio) or EP-FA [Tabare VAZQUEZ]; Independent Party (Partido Independiente) [leader NA]
    Political pressure groups and leaders:
    		 Agrupacion UTE (powerful state worker's union), Rural Association of Uruguay (rancher's association), Uruguayan Construction League, Chamber of Uruguayan Industries (manufacturer's association), Chemist and Pharmaceutical Association (professional organization), Architect's Society of Uruguay (professional organization), the Catholic Church, students
    International organization participation:
    		 CSN, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt, ICRM, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, LAES, LAIA, Mercosur, MIGA, MINURSO, MINUSTAH, MONUC, NAM (observer), OAS, ONUB, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, RG, UN, UNAMSIL, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNFICYP, UNIDO, UNMEE, UNMOGIP, UNMOT, UNOCI, UNOMIG, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTO
    Diplomatic representation in the US:
    		 chief of mission: Ambassador Carlos GIANELLI Derois
    chancery: 1913 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
    telephone: [1] (202) 331-1313 through 1316
    FAX: [1] (202) 331-8142
    consulate(s) general: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York
    consulate(s): San Juan (Puerto Rico)
    Diplomatic representation from the US:
    		 chief of mission: Ambassador Martin J. SILVERSTEIN
    embassy: Lauro Muller 1776, Montevideo 11200
    mailing address: APO AA 34035
    telephone: [598] (2) 418-7777
    FAX: [598] (2) 418-8611
    Flag description:
    		 nine equal horizontal stripes of white (top and bottom) alternating with blue; there is a white square in the upper hoist-side corner with a yellow sun bearing a human face known as the Sun of May and 16 rays alternately triangular and wavy

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  • People
  • Economy
  • Communications
  • Transportation
  • Military
  • Transnational Issues


    • ICAO Airport codes
    Florida
    MUFL Cuba


    Florida Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries

    JM Latin-English Dictionary
    floridus
    ADJ
    blooming; flowery; florid


    Florida Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries

    US Zip Codes
    10921
    State: NEW YORK
    City: FLORIDA

    US area codes
    Florida
    "305, 321, 352, 904, 786, 863"

    Area Code International
    Florida
    Florida-United States of America + 1-


    Florida Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries

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    Florida Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

    Multi Internet Domains
    Florida
    FL.US
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    Internet Domains
    Florida
    FL.US


    Florida Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

    Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description
    BETS
    FLORIDA GAMING CORP
    Exchange: OTCBB
    Not Available

    ELB
    FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT
    Exchange: NYSE
    Not Available

    FLA
    FLORIDA E COAST INDS INC
    Exchange: NYSE
    Holding company with subsidiaries which provide transportation services, including transporation of goods by rail and truckload over-the road service, as well as intermodal drayage; And own, develop and lease real estate properties.

    FLA/B
    FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUST
    Exchange: NYSE
    Not Available

    FLBK
    Florida Banks, Inc.
    Exchange: Nasdaq
    Bank holding company with subsidiary which performs commercial banking operations and other related financial activities.

    FLPLP
    FLORIDA PWR & LT CO
    Exchange: OTCBB
    Not Available

    FLPWM
    FLORIDA POWER CORP
    Exchange: OTCBB
    Not Available

    FLPWN
    FLORIDA POWER CORP
    Exchange: OTCBB
    Not Available

    FLPWO
    FLORIDA POWER CORP
    Exchange: OTCBB
    Not Available

    FLPWP
    FLORIDA POWER CORP
    Exchange: OTCBB
    Not Available

    FPC^A
    FLORIDA PROGRESS CORP
    Exchange: NYSE
    Not Available

    FPU
    Florida Public Utilities Company
    Exchange: AMEX
    Provides natural and propane gas service, electric service and water service in florida.

    FRK
    FLORIDA ROCK INDS INC
    Exchange: NYSE
    Produces and sells ready mixed concrete and concrete block; And mines and sells sand, gravel, crushed stone and other building materials.


    Florida Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

    Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
    Florida
    The State of Florida is located in the southeastern region of the United States. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. Much of the state has a humid subtropical climate, except for southern Florida, where the climate is tropical. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the peninsula on 2 April, 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for "Flowery Easter," referring to the Easter season). Florida is the 4th most populated state in the country. It ranks 4th in population only behind New York(3rd), Texas(2nd), and California(most).

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