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Georgia (U.S. state)

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Georgia
State of Georgia
Nickname(s)
Peach State, Empire State of the South
Motto(s)
"Wisdom, Justice, Moderation"
Anthem: "Georgia on My Mind"
Map of the United States with Georgia highlighted
Map of the United States with Georgia highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehoodProvince of Georgia
Admitted to the UnionJanuary 2, 1788 (4th)
Capital
(and largest city)
Atlanta
Largest metro and urban areasAtlanta
Government
 • GovernorBrian Kemp (R)
 • Lieutenant GovernorBurt Jones (R)
LegislatureGeorgia General Assembly
 • Upper houseSenate
 • Lower houseHouse of Representatives
JudiciarySupreme Court of Georgia
U.S. senators
U.S. House delegation8 Republicans
6 Democrats (list)
Area
 • Total59,425 sq mi (153,909 km2)
 • Land57,906 sq mi (149,976 km2)
 • Water1,519 sq mi (3,933 km2)  2.6%
 • Rank24th
Dimensions
 • Length298 mi (480 km)
 • Width230 mi (370 km)
Elevation
600 ft (180 m)
Highest elevation4,784 ft (1,458 m)
Lowest elevation
(Atlantic Ocean[1])
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,711,908[3]
 • Rank8th
 • Density185.2/sq mi (71.5/km2)
  • Rank18th
 • Median household income
$56,183[4]
 • Income rank
33rd
DemonymGeorgian
Language
 • Official languageEnglish
 • Spoken languageEnglish
Spanish (7.42%)
Other (2.82%)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
USPS abbreviation
GA
ISO 3166 codeUS-GA
Traditional abbreviationGa.
Latitude30.356–34.985° N
Longitude80.840–85.605° W
Websitewww.georgia.gov
Georgia state symbols
Living insignia
BirdBrown Thrasher
Dog breed"Adoptable Dog"
FishLargemouth Bass
FlowerCherokee Rose
InsectHoneybee
MammalNorth Atlantic right whale
ReptileGopher tortoise
TreeSouthern Live Oak
Inanimate insignia
FoodGrits, Peach
FossilShark tooth
GemstoneQuartz
State route marker
Georgia state route marker
Lists of United States state symbols

Georgia is a state in the southeastern part of the United States. It is bordered by Florida to the south, Alabama to the west, Tennessee and North Carolina to the north, and South Carolina to the east. All of Georgia's coastline is on the Atlantic Ocean, which borders Georgia to the southeast. The capital of Georgia is Atlanta.

Georgia was established in 1732 and became a state in 1788. It was the last of the original 13 colonies and eventually joined in the growing rebellion against Britain. Georgia was named after George II of Great Britain.

Georgia was initially inhabited by Native Americans before the arrival of Europeans. The largest tribes were the Cherokee and the Creek.

Geography

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There are 5 regional habitats of Georgia. They are the Appalachian Plateau region, the Ridge and Valley region, the Blue Ridge region, the Piedmont region, and the Atlantic Plain region.

Much of Georgia is a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers. The northern parts of Georgia receive more rain than any other areas in the state. Winters are usually mild.

Cities in Georgia

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The capital and largest city in Georgia is Atlanta. The 1996 Olympic Games took place there, and the book and movie Gone with the Wind was set in and around Atlanta in the 1860s. Other big cities in the state include Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, and Macon. Georgia has a total of 159 counties.

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Elevations and Distances in the United States". United States Geological Survey. 2001. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
  2. Elevation adjusted to North American Vertical Datum of 1988.
  3. Bureau, US Census (2021-04-26). "2020 Census Apportionment Results". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2021-04-27. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "Median Annual Household Income". The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Retrieved December 9, 2016.