👉 The Everglades, also known as the Great Florida Everglades, is a vast ecosystem located in the southeastern United States. It encompasses approximately 120,000 square miles (315,000 km²) of wetland and swamp, stretching from north to south through Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The Everglades are characterized by their unique ecosystem, which includes a rich diversity of plant species, including cacti and grasses,