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Georgia Information

Georgia is the place where southern charm and history meet modern metropolis. As one of the original thirteen colonies, and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, Georgia has played an important part in the history of the United States. Georgia's capital, Atlanta, offers a thriving nightlife and many attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola. Along the Atlantic coast, Savannah enchants with its architecture, town squares, and one of the largest downtown historic districts in the country.

Georgia Facts

Capital: Atlanta
Size: 57,906 square miles
Population: 9,829,211 (U.S. Census 2009)
Nickname: The Peach State
Motto: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
Date of Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th)
Border States: Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida
State Animal: Right Whale
State Bird: Brown Thrasher
State Flower: Cherokee Rose
State Tree: Live Oak
State Song: "Georgia on my Mind"
Major Cities: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah

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