Florida is located in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, and Georgia to the north, with the Atlantic Ocean on its eastern side
. Within Florida, there are several distinct geographic and cultural regions:
- Panhandle : The northwestern narrow part of the state, culturally connected to the traditional American South
- Northeast Florida : Includes cities like Jacksonville, combining rural and industrial areas with Southern cultural ties
- Central Florida : The central part of the peninsula with varied geography and population
- South Florida : The southernmost part of the state, known for its tropical climate, Caribbean cultural influences, and includes areas like Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties
Additionally, Florida is sometimes divided into more specific regions such as Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Central West, Central, Central East, Southwest, Southeast, and the Florida Keys, each with unique cultural, environmental, and economic characteristics
. In summary, Florida is in the Southeastern United States and internally divided into multiple regions including the Panhandle, Northeast, Central, and South Florida, with further subdivisions reflecting cultural and geographic diversity
