Quick Facts
Capital City: Atlanta
Abbreviation: GA
Population (2019): 9,992,167; Rank: 8 of 50 | Population Quick Facts
Region: South
Admission to Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th State)
State Motto: Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
State Nickname: Peach State
Origin of State Name: Named for King George II of England
Area Codes: 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912
Zip Codes: Georgia Zip Codes
State Symbols
Bird: Brown Thrasher | List of State Birds
Flag: detailed Georgia Flag
The Georgia flag has three red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner.Thirteen stars surrounding the seal denotes Georgia’s position as one of the original thirteen colonies. On the seal three pillars supporting an arch represent the three branches of government; legislative, judicial and executive. A man with sword drawn is defending the Constitution, whose principles are wisdom, justice and moderation. The date 1776 represents the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Flag adopted May 8th, 2003.
Flower: Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) | Other State Flowers
Soil: Tifton
Song: “Georgia on My Mind” | Words by: Stuart Gorrell | Music by: Hoagy Carmichael
Other State Songs | Sheet Music
Tree: Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) | Other State Trees
Quarter: Details include Peach, live oak (state tree), sprigs, state outline, state motto
Geography
Area: Area: 59,441 sq.mi (153,952 sq.km.), 24th
Land: 57,919 sq.mi. (150,010 sq.km.), 21st
Water: 1,522 sq.mi. (3,942 sq.km.), 24th
Coastline: 100 mi. (161 km.), 16th
Shoreline: 2,344 mi. (3,772 km.), 12th
Largest Cities: Atlanta | Augusta | Columbus | Savannah | Athens | Sandy Springs | Macon | Roswell | Albany | John’s Creek
Border States: Alabama | Florida | North Carolina | South Carolina | Tennessee | List of US Regions
Highest Point: Brasstown Bald ; 4,784 feet, (1,458 m), 25th tallest
Lowest Point: Georgia; sea level, tied for 3rd lowest
Geographic Center: Twiggs, 18 miles southeast of Macon
National Parks:
Andersonville National Historic Site
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park
Location: Absolute Center: 32°42.8’N / 83°29.7’W
Relative Center: Twiggs, 18 miles southeast of Macon
Distance Between U.S. Cities
State Government
Economy
Agriculture: Poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, vegetables.
Industry: Textiles and apparel, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemical products, electric equipment, tourism.
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