Everything You Need To Know About Georgia
Georgia
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
State Capital: Atlanta
State Population: 11 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Peach State
Abbreviation: GA
Region: Southeast
Year of Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th state)
States That Share a Border:
- Alabama
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
- Mississippi
- South Carolina
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Brown Thrasher
Flower: Cherokee Rose
Tree: Live Oak
Flag: Georgia Flag
Animal: White-tailed Deer
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park – Civil rights landmark in Atlanta
Savannah Historic District – One of the largest historic districts in the U.S.
Stone Mountain – Massive granite dome and park
Blanchard Springs Caverns – Beautiful underground caves open for tours
- Okefenokee Swamp – Vast wetland and wildlife refuge
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Peach Cobbler
Shrimp and Grits
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pecan Pie
Country Ham
Georgia Maps
Rivers Map
Georgia Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
Georgia Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Georgia was one of the original 13 colonies.
Atlanta is home to the world’s busiest airport (Hartsfield-Jackson).
Georgia produces more peanuts than any other U.S. state.
The Appalachian Mountains begin in northern Georgia.
- Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta in 1886.
Here’s a video about the state of Georgia by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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