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Whether it's Florida's history, the arts, or simply fun facts... these Florida trivia questions will surely test your knowledge of the Sunshine State.

  • What Florida university was named for a hat manufacturer?
    Stetson University in DeLand

  • The world's largest collection of art by what famous Spanish surrealist is on display in St. Petersburg?
    Salvador Dali
  • Lantana is the headquarters for what notorious tabloid newspaper?
    The National Enquirer
  • During their mating season, what black insects are commonly killed on windshields and fronts of vehicles?
    Love bugs (bibinoid flies)
  • Many buildings in South Miami Beach are of what classic 1930s style?
    Art Deco

Miami's South Beach Art Deco District
Miami's Art Deco District
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  • The 1975 book, Memoirs, was written in Key West by what author?
    Tennessee Williams
  • Jai Alai is a handball-type game that was introduced to Florida by what country?
    Cuba
  • What is Florida's state bird?
    Mockingbird
  • What 1977 novel by John D. MacDonald portrays the effects of a hurricane on a cheaply constructed development in the Florida Keys?
    Condominium
  • What is Florida's leading cash crop?
    Oranges
  • Thomas Edison's early inventions are featured in the Edison Home Museum in what Florida city?
    Fort Myers
  • What is Florida's state flower?
    Orange Blossom
  • What is the longest continuous bridge in Florida?
    Seven-mile Bridge in the Florida Keys
  • Florida city known as the "Cigar Capital of the United States".
    Tampa's Ybor City
  • What is the largest island of the Florida Keys?
    Key Largo
  • What city is Florida's capitol?
    Tallahassee
  • The community of Oldsmar, north of Tampa, was founded in 1916 by what automobile manufacturer?
    R. E. Olds
  • What is Florida's nickname?
    The Sunshine State
  • What is the northernmost main island in the Florida Keys?
    Key Largo
  • What Florida city is known as the "Venice of America"?
    Fort Lauderdale
  • Cedar Key is known as a supplier of wood for what common office tool?
    Pencils

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