Florida Keys Facts

Florida Keys facts are interesting bits of trivia to add to your general knowledge bank.




Peruse the list below to learn more and tickle your neurons.

  • Key West is the southern most city in the continental United States. It is closer to Havana, Cuba than Miami, Florida.
  • There are 42 bridges that connect the islands of the Fabulous Florida Keys.
  • The longest bridge is the 7-mile bridge which is 35,716 feet long.
  • Small green mile marker signs line US 1. They start with 126 just south of Florida City and end at MM 0 in Key West.
  • Another Florida Key fact is that there are more than 800 Florida Keys.
  • Key Largo, at 33 miles, is the longest key.
  • The word, “key” comes from the Spanish word, “cayo” which means “little island.”
  • Many of the Fabulous Florida Keys habitats are known as wetlands because at times they are submerged under water and have soil that holds much moisture.
  • Three types of habitats are found in the Fabulous Florida Keys—tropical hardwood hammocks, mangrove forests, and salt water marshes.
  • The Everglades and Florida Bay are referred to as the “backcountry” in the Fabulous Florida Keys.
  • Key West is also known as the Conch Republic.
  • US 1 is also called the Overseas Highway.
  • Since the early 1980’s, approximately 23 artificial reefs have been put in place in the Fabulous Florida Keys. Most are sunken ships.
  • A famous Florida Key fact is that the only living coral reef ecosystem in North America is located just a few miles offshore of the Fabulous Florida Keys.
  • Green Sea Turtles that live in the ocean waters around the Fabulous Florida Keys are an endangered species.
  • Duval Street in Key West is called the longest street in the world because it runs from coast to coast.
  • Key West has a massive number of shipwreck treasures and memorabilia.
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