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Georgia Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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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
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| Official Name |
Georgia
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| Capital |
Atlanta
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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)
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| Mean Elevation |
600 |
| Highest Point |
Brasstown Bald |
4,784 |
| Lowest Point |
Atlantic Ocean |
Sea level |
Georgia Land Area (Square Miles)
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| 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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