Florida Land Area: Size, Geography, and Population Rank

The State of Florida is a prominent peninsula in the southeastern U.S., bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (east), Gulf of Mexico (west), and Georgia (north).

Key Statistics

• Total Land Area: ~65,758 square miles (170,312 km²).
• Size Rank: 22nd largest state by land area.
• Population: Over 21 million (2023 est.), making it the 3rd most populous state (surpassing NY).
• Water Area: Significant additional area (approx. 12,000 sq mi) includes inland waters and coastal waters.

Its geography ranges from the Everglades wetlands to the Florida Keys coral cay archipelago.