Georgia (GA) |
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| Georgia's Web Site | ||
Capital City: |
Atlanta | |
Nickname: |
Peach State / Goober state/ Empire State of the South | |
Motto: |
Wisdom, justice, and moderation | |
Statehood: |
January 2, 1788 (4th) | |
Origin of State's Name: |
Named for King George II of England. | |
Largest Cities: |
Atlanta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon, Albany | |
Border States: |
Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee | |
Land Area: |
57,919 sq. mi.; 21st largest |  |
State's Bird: |
Brown Thrasher | |
State's Flower: |
Cherokee Rose (rosa laevigata) | |
State's Tree: |
Live oak (quercus virginiana) | |
State's Song: |
Georgia on My Mind | |
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