Georgia Quick Facts
Statehood: |
January 2, 1788 (4th) |
State Capital: |
Atlanta |
Land Area: |
57,919 sq. mi.; 21st largest |
Nickname: |
Peach State / Goober state/ Empire State of the South |
Motto: |
Wisdom, justice, and moderation |
State Flower: |
Cherokee Rose |
State Tree: |
Live oak |
State Bird: |
Brown Thrasher |
State Song: |
Georgia on My Mind |
Largest Cities: |
Atlanta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon, Albany |
Border States: |
Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee |
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