Georgia

Basic Information

Peach State

Postal Abbreviation

Natives: Georgian

33.3yrs

Median Age

Driving age 18 · majority 18

$52,977

Median Household Income

State Symbols

Nickname

Peach State

Motto

“Wisdom, Justice and Moderation”

State Song

“Georgia On My Mind” — Hoagy Carmichael

Origins

Capital

Atlanta

Entered the Union

Jan. 2, 1788 (4th)

Origin of the Name

Named in honor of King George II

Economy

Industry & enterprise

Agriculture

Applescattleblueberrieseggsmilkpotatoeswood

Mining

Gemstonessand and gravelstone

Manufacturing

electronicsfood processingleather productsshipswood products. Georgia Geography

Geography

The lay of the land

59,441sq mi

Total Area

Land 57,919 · water 1,522 sq mi.

Brasstown Bald,

Highest Point

Atlantic Ocean

Lowest Point

113°F

Highest Temp

113˚ F (3/27/1978)

The Landscape

The Blue Ridge Mountains traverse the northern part of the state. A flat coastal plateau extends below the mountains. The majority of the state's population lives in this flat terrain.

Cities

Largest cities by population

Largest Cities

History

1540 — today

Famous People

Born or made in Georgia

James BrownJimmy Carter Martin Luther KingMargaret MichellJackie Robinson Ted TurnerGeorgia National Sites

National Sites

Parks & landmarks

Andersonville National Historic Site

This is the site of the most notorious civil war prison camp. 12,912 Union prisoners died during the 14 months that it was open.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

The site of the two of most difficult battles of the Civil War.

Fort Frederica National Monument

Located on Saint Simon island, this english fort was a major base for the English in the early part of the 18th century

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Built after the War of 1812, Fort Pulaski fell to union forces early in the Civil War. The fort today serves as a monument to the Civil War period.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

One of the last battled on the road to Atlanta was fought here. The Confederates held there ground, but Sherman sent his troops on a flanking maneuver that made Kennsesaw mountain irrelevant.

Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

This site is dedicated to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his accomplishments. Located in Atlanta it includes Dr. King’s grave.

Ocmulgee National Monument

This park contains the remains of an Indian civilization that lived in the area from 900 to 1100.