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Which Native American tribes lived in Florida before European colonization?
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Before European colonization, Florida was inhabited by several Native American tribes. The Calusa occupied the southwestern coast, relying heavily on marine resources. In the northeast, the Timucua were a significant population group. In northwestern Florida, the Apalachee were known for their agriculture and warrior traditions. Later, migrants from the Creek tribes moved into Florida, becoming known as the Seminole. These indigenous peoples formed the original cultural landscape of Florida prior to European arrival.1234