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Admission to Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th State)
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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
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Constitution: Georgia's Constitution , 4th State
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Population (2019): 9,992,167; Rank: 8 of 50 | Population Quick Facts
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Bird: Brown Thrasher | List of State Birds
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Constitution: Georgia's Constitution , 4th State
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Flag:
The 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. Get this Flag -
Flower: Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) | Other State Flowers
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Largest Cities: Atlanta | Augusta | Columbus | Savannah | Athens | Sandy Springs | Macon | Roswell | Albany | John's Creek
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Origin of State Name: Named for King George II of England
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Population (2019): 9,992,167; Rank: 8 of 50 | Population Quick Facts
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Soil: Tifton
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Song:
- "Georgia on My Mind" | Words by: Stuart Gorrell | Music by: Hoagy Carmichael
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Tree: Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) | Other State Trees
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County Profile: Georgia County Map Georgia County Map , 159 Counties
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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
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County Profile: Georgia County Map , 159 Counties
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Geographic Center: Twiggs, 18 miles southeast of Macon
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Highest Point: Brasstown Bald ; 4,784 feet, (1,458 m), 25th tallest
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Location:
- Absolute Center: 32°42.8'N / 83°29.7'W
- Relative Center: Twiggs, 18 miles southeast of Macon
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Lowest Point: Georgia; sea level, tied for 3rd lowest
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Topography: Image | | Most southerly of the Blue Ridge Mountains cover northeast and north central; central Piedmont extends to the fall line of rivers; coastal plain levels to coastal flatlands.
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Presidential Birthplace:
- James Earl Carter, Jr., 1977-1981 (39th) | October 1, 1924 | Plains, Georgia
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- Agriculture: Poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, vegetables.
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