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Fort Walton Beach
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Fort Walton Beach is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 19,973 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 19,992. Area City 21.3 square kilometers.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.3 square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 22.4 percent under the age of 18, 8.9 percent from 18 to 24, 29.3 percent from 25 to 44, 23.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.3 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
The economy of Fort Walton Beach is driven by two primary factors are the military, and tourism. There are two major Air Force bases which border Fort Walton Beach. Hurlburt Field which is home to Headquarters, Air Force Special Operations Command, the first Special Operations Wing, and the Joint Special Operations University. Eglin AFB is home to the Air Force Material Command's Air Armament Center, the 46th Test Wing, and Air Combat Command's 33rd Fighter Wing.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Fort Walton Beach enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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