Alabama Almanac: Facts and Figures

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Alabama, one of the East South Central states of the US. The name of the state is taken from the Alabama River, which was named for the Alabama, or Alibamon, Indians, who belonged to the Creek Confederacy.

Located in the "Heart of Dixie," Alabama was once the historical land of Indians, the Spanish, the French and the English. It modern history includes a significant presence in the iron and steel industries, as well as being one of the leaders of the US Space Age - as a cutting-edge center for space vehicle research

Alabama Almanac: Facts about Alabama
Official Name	Alabama
Capital	Montgomery
Nick Name	Heart of Dixie
Motto	Audemus jua nostra defendere - We dare defend our rights.
Location & Region	32.35440 N, 086.28428 W		South
Constitution Ratified	1901
Statehood	December 14, 1819			22nd State
Population	4,447,100	87.6 sq mi.		23rd
Largest City (by population)	Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa
Bordering States	North: Tennessee East: Georgia (Chattahoochee River forms much of the Eastern boundary) South: Florida and the Gulf of Mexico West: Mississippi Coastline: 53 mi.
Counties	67 Counties in Alabama
Largest County (by population)	Jefferson	662,047		1,113 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	9
US Congress	2 Senators; 7 Representatives
Time Zone	Central Standard Time
Alabama Climate and Weather
Alabama enjoys year-round mild conditions with average temperatures near 80º in summer, and above 45º in winter. Highs do reach the mid 90s. Northern parts of the state receive occasional short-lived snowfalls, and rainfall is spread somewhat evenly throughout the year. March is the rainiest month, while October is the driest. High humidity is common, especially in the southern areas and along the Gulf of Mexico.
Highest Temperature	112 degrees Sept. 5, 1925 - Centerville
Lowest Temperature	-27 degrees Jan. 30, 1996 - New Market
Avg Temp: High - Low	91.5 degrees		31 degrees
Alabama Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	500
Highest Point	Cheaha Mountain in the Talladega National Forest			2,405
Lowest Point	Gulf of Mexico			Sea level
Alabama Land Area (Square Miles)
Geographic Center	12 miles SW of Clanton
Area	52,419.02			30th
Land Area	50,744.00			96.81%
Water Area	1,675.01			3.19%
Forested Land Area			67.6
Dimensions (Length - Width)	330 miles			190 miles
Source:(US Census, April 1, 2000)

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