Florida Is Flat, Filled With Swampland And Gators

While it’s also true that this state doesn’t have a mountain range, it’s not entirely flat and there’s a lot more than gator-filled swamps. It boasts some especially picturesque rolling hills and the Everglades are a wetland. The country’s largest swamp wilderness can be found in Louisiana: Atchafalaya Basin is spread across 1.4 million acres.

Florida has a diverse landscape, with everything from post-perfect beaches and azure waters to some 11,000 miles of rivers, streams and waterways, as well over 600 named springs and one of the biggest lakes in America, 700-square-mile Lake Okeechobee. It also hosts a remarkable diversity of habitats with more than 80 distinct ecosystems. With only a few inches of elevation change, you can experience a whole new habitat.

The Florida Keys showcase dense tropical forests made up of Caribbean plants, and in the Florida Panhandle there are ancient cypress trees, mountain laurel-covered ravines and Appalachian-like bluffs.

For those who are thinking about moving to Florida, you’ll have everything from Fort Lauderdale homes for sale near beautiful stretches of sand to lakeside retreats and even island delights to choose from.