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Florida (/ ˈ f l ɒr ɪ d ə / ⓘ FLORR-ih-də; Spanish: [floˈɾiða]) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Straits of Florida and Cuba to the south.
The purchase price was US$150 million and the assumption of US$110 million in long-term debt. On August 5, 2005, UPS announced that it has completed its acquisition of less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking company Overnite Transportation for US$1.25 billion. [31] This was approved by the FTC and Overnite shareholders on August 4, 2005.
[148] [149] [150] At 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (8.9 km) long, the Atlantic City Boardwalk is also the world's longest and busiest boardwalk. [151] The Boardwalk starts at Absecon Inlet in the north and runs along the beach south-west to the city limit 4 mi (6.4 km) away then continues 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 mi (2.4 km) into Ventnor City. Casino/hotels front the ...