What Ocean Is Florida Closest To?

Florida is the name of a state which is situated in the south east part of the United States of America. Majority of the state is constituted of a big peninsula. It has the Gulf of Mexico towards it west and the Atlantic Ocean towards its east. Owing to the proximity of these two large water bodies, the resulting climate is hot and humid and subtropical in nature. Due to this favourable climate, Florida is a flourishing tourist destination; its economy is mainly supported by tourist activity.

The capital of the state is Tallahassee and the largest city in terms of area is Jacksonville. However, the most commercial and cultural hub of the state is Miami. Florida is also close to many Caribbean countries, mainly those of the Bahamas and Cuba.