CHAPTER ONE: Regions and Themes

(Source of picture: http://iguide.travel/Florida/Regions)

As many of us know, a state is compromised of cities and regions within its borderlines. Our textbook refers a region to “An area having characteristics that distinguish it from other areas. A territory of interest to people and for which one or more distinctive traits are used for its identity”

In terms of Florida, I came to learn that there are essentially six regions of the state (See picture)

The Northwest Region
The Northeast Region
The Central Region (Includes Orlando)
The Central West Region (Includes Tampa)
The Southwest Region
The Southeast Region
Resources: As I came to learn, Florida has many natural resources. Some of which include:

• Sugar canes
• Oranges
• Cows
• Seafood
• Natural Spring Water

Since our chapter talks a little about resource abundance and resource dependence, I thought it would be interesting to look into Florida’s contribution of resources to the US.

After reading this I found that Florida citrus is not only one of florida’s more common natural resource, but rather an essential commodity to the whole country. If you ask anyone where the best oranges come from, chances are that they’ll mention Florida!


“In 1915 the first citrus processing plant in America was built in Haines City, Florida. Mr. Claude E. Street realized the great waste from ‘cull fruit’ and began an endeavor that would be profitable for the grower. Mr. Street’s company was known as the Florida Fruit Products Company, Inc.”
http://www.grandmaberries.com/citrusfacts.asp

Additionally, I learned…
“Florida citrus is one of the best regulated commodities produced in this country. Through a complex network that includes the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Florida Citrus Commission, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, both Florida fresh citrus and Florida processed juices are under continual inspection, to insure that the consumer gets quality.”
http://www.grandmaberries.com/citrusfacts.asp