Standard abbreviation for Florida, a southeastern U.S. state.
Shortened from 'Florida,' which comes from Spanish 'Florida' meaning 'flowery' or 'full of flowers,' named by Ponce de León in 1513 possibly because he arrived during Easter season (Pascua Florida) or because of the abundant flowers.
This three-letter abbreviation carries within it the romance of Spanish exploration - Florida literally means 'land of flowers,' and every time we write 'FL' or 'Fla.,' we're invoking Ponce de León's wonder at the lush landscape he encountered. It's poetic that a state known for beaches and theme parks still carries its floral origins in its name.
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