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Milton
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.
Milton is a city in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The city was incorporated in 1844 and is home to Naval Air Station Whiting Field. The population was 7,045 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 8,044 and 8,131. It is the county seat of Santa Rosa County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.9 square kilometers. 11.3 square kilometers of it is land and 0.5 square kilometers of it is water. In the city the population was spread out with 27.3 percent under the age of 18, 8.9 percent from 18 to 24, 28.2 percent from 25 to 44, 18.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.8 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
Milton 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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