Florida, Uruguay
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| Florida | |
  Florida
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| Country | Uruguay |
| Department | Florida Department |
| Founded | 1809 |
| Population (2004) | |
| - Total | 32,128 |
| postal code | 94000 |
| Area code(s) | +035 |
Florida is the capital of the uruguayan department of Florida. The city was founded on 24 April 1809 with the name of San Fernando de la Florida Blanca which was later changed to just Florida. Home of the famous Piedra Alta de la Florida, the place of the Declaration of Independence in 1825, the city is also famous for San Cono's chapel, where multitudes gather every 3rd June. There are many factories in Florida.
Florida is also host of the traditional Florida's Triathlon, one of the oldest triathlon events in the country.
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