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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