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Destin
The State of Florida is a state in the southeastern United States. Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state. It is bordered on the north by the states of Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama.
Destin is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, commonly known as the world's luckiest fishing village. Destin has grown from a historic fishing village to a premiere resort destination. The city sits along the coast in the Florida Panhandle, at the end of a peninsula separating Choctawhatchee Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. It is famous for its emerald-colored waters and sugar-white sand beaches; hence, the area is also known as the Emerald Coast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.2 square kilometers. 19.5 square kilometers of it is land and 1.7 square kilometers of it is water. In the city the population was spread out with 19.4 percent under the age of 18, 5.6 percent from 18 to 24, 29.8 percent from 25 to 44, 28.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 17.0 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Destin is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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