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Georgia is one of the South Atlantic states of the US. Once principally a farming state, known for its considerable cotton output, Georgia in the early 1990s had an economy centered on manufacturing and service industries. Atlanta, the state capital, serves as a major economic center for the South.

Georgia Almanac
Official Name	Georgia
Capital	Atlanta
Nick Name	Empire State of the South, Peach State
Motto	Wisdom, justice and moderation
Location & Region	33.76290 N, 084.42259 W			South
Constitution Ratified	1977
Statehood	January 02, 1788			4th State
Population	8,186,453	141.34		10th
Largest City (by population)	Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon
Bordering States	North: Tennessee and North Carolina East: South Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean(Savannah River forms part of the E border) South: Florida West: Alabama (Chattahoochee River part of the Western border) Coastline: 100 mi.
Number of Counties	159 counties
Largest County (by population)	Fulton	816,006		529 sq mi.
Electoral Votes	15 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election)
US Congress	2 Senators; 13 Representatives
Time Zone	Eastern Standard Time
Georgia Climate and Weather
Maritime tropical air masses dominate in summer; continental polar air masses in winter; east central area drier. Georgia enjoys a consistent and typically mild southern climate. Seldom (with the exception of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the north) does snow fall, much less accumulate. Summers are pleasant, though hot and humid, with statewide highs averaging in the mid-80s. Winter brings colder temperatures with daily highs in the mid-40s. Warmer conditions exist along the coastal areas.
Highest Temperature	112 degrees July 24, 1953 - Louisville
Lowest Temperature	-17 degrees January 27, 1940 - CCC Camp F-16
Avg Temp: High - Low	92.2 degrees		32.6 degrees
Georgia Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
Mean Elevation	600
Highest Point	Brasstown Bald			4,784
Lowest Point	Atlantic Ocean			Sea level
Georgia Land Area (Square Miles)
The mountains of the north, part of the Appalachian Mountains system, give way to the transitional Piedmont Plateau and its fertile, gently rolling hills. The southern half of the state is covered by the low-lying coastal plain; just offshore are the popular resorts of the Georgia Sea Islands. Along the border with Florida is the Okefenokee Swamp, a huge wilderness area with unique flora and fauna. The climate is temperate but variable throughout the state. About 63% of the population lives in urban areas.
Geographic Center	18 miles SE of Macon
Total Area	59,424.77			24th
Land Area	57,906.14			97.45%
Water Area	1,518.63			2.55%
Forested Land Area			65.9%
Dimensions (Length - Width)	300 miles		230 miles

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