Quick Facts
Capital City: Atlanta
Abbreviation: GA
Population (2019): 9,992,167; Rank: 8 of 50 | Population Quick Facts
Region: South
Admission to Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th State)
State Motto: Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation
State Nickname: Peach State
Origin of State Name: Named for King George II of England
Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Georgia State
Area Codes: 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912
Zip Codes: Georgia Zip Codes
Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people born in Georgia
State Symbols
Bird: Brown Thrasher | List of State Birds
State Animal: White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
State Marine Mammal: North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
State Fruit: Peach
State Gemstone: Quartz
Flag: Georgia Flag has three red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner. Thirteen stars surrounding the seal denotes Georgia’s position as one of the original thirteen colonies. On the seal three pillars supporting an arch represent the three branches of government; legislative, judicial and executive. A man with sword drawn is defending the Constitution, whose principles are wisdom, justice and moderation. The date 1776 represents the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Flag adopted May 8th, 2003.
Flower: Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) | Other State Flowers
Soil: Tifton
Song: “Georgia on My Mind” | Words by: Stuart Gorrell | Music by: Hoagy Carmichael
Other State Songs | Sheet Music
Tree: Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) | Other State Trees
Quarter: Georgia Quarter include Peach, live oak (state tree), sprigs, state outline, state motto
Geography
Area: Area: 59,441 sq.mi (153,952 sq.km.), 24th
Land: 57,919 sq.mi. (150,010 sq.km.), 21st
Water: 1,522 sq.mi. (3,942 sq.km.), 24th
Coastline: 100 mi. (161 km.), 16th
Shoreline: 2,344 mi. (3,772 km.), 12th
Largest Cities: Atlanta | Augusta | Columbus | Savannah | Athens | Sandy Springs | Macon | Roswell | Albany | John’s Creek
Border States: Alabama | Florida | North Carolina | South Carolina | Tennessee | List of US Regions
Highest Point: Brasstown Bald ; 4,784 feet, (1,458 m), 25th tallest
Lowest Point: Georgia; sea level, tied for 3rd lowest
Geographic Center: Twiggs, 18 miles southeast of Macon
Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Georgia , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.
City Guide: Visit Georgia City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.
National Parks:
Andersonville National Historic Site
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park
Location: Absolute Center: 32°42.8’N / 83°29.7’W
Relative Center: Twiggs, 18 miles southeast of Macon
Distance Between U.S. Cities
State Government
Governor: Brian Kemp (R) since 2019
Senators: Raphael Warnock (D) since 2021 Jon Ossoff (D) since 2021
Representatives:
Constitution: Georgia’s Constitution, 4th State
Government Offices Directory: Find all information here at the Georgia government offices directory
Electoral College Votes: 16 votes
Vital Records: Find out all the information about the vital records for the state of Georgia
Economy
Agriculture: Poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, vegetables.
Industry: Textiles and apparel, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemical products, electric equipment, tourism.
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