The Florida Keys consist of approximately 1,700 keys or islands in total. Of these, about 800 are named islands, and around 30 are inhabited. The keys extend about 120 to 198 miles from Key Largo to Key West and beyond, forming a large archipelago off the southern tip of Florida. In summary:
- Total keys or islands: About 1,700
- Named keys: About 800
- Inhabited keys: About 30
These keys form regions including Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine, and Key West, with 143 keys connected by the Overseas Highway for resident access.
