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Leesburg
The State of Florida is a state in the southeastern United States. Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state. It is bordered on the north by the states of Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama.
Leesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,956 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. census bureau is 19,086. Leesburg is located in central Florida, between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, at the head of the Oklawaha River system. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.3 square kilometers.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5 percent under the age of 18, 7.8 percent from 18 to 24, 22.7 percent from 25 to 44, 19.7 percent from 45 to 64, and 26.2 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.
Leesburg is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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