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Ocean Ridge
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.
Ocean Ridge is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,636 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,702. It lies 1.6 miles north of Briny Breezes, 1.3 miles east of Boynton Beach and 4.3 miles south of South Palm Beach. To the east lies the Atlantic Ocean. According to the United States census bureau, the town has a total area of 5.2 square kilometers. 2.2 square kilometers of it is land and 3.0 square kilometers of it is water.
In the town the population was spread out with 10.3 percent under the age of 18, 1.8 percent from 18 to 24, 18.5 percent from 25 to 44, 33.6 percent from 45 to 64, and 35.8 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
It is also known as the city 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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