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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
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| Official Name |
Alabama
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| Capital |
Montgomery
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| 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.
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| 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
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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.
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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 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 |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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