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Facts on Georgia
| Capital City: |
Atlanta |
| Statehood: |
January 2, 1788 (4th) |
| Population: |
7,801,000 |
| Nickname: |
Peach State / Goober state/ Empire of the South |
| Motto: |
Wisdom, justice, and moderation |
| Origin of State Name: |
Named for King George II of England. |
| Counties: |
159 |
| Largest Cities: |
Atlanta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon, Albany |
| Border States: |
Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee |
| Land Area: |
58,060 sq. mi.; 21st largest |
| Highest Point: |
Brasstown Bald, 4,784 ft |
| Lowest Point: |
Sea Level, Atlantic Ocean |
| State Bird: |
Brown Thrasher |
| State Flower: |
Cherokee Rose (rosa laevigata) |
| State Tree: |
Live oak (quercus virginiana) |
| State Song: |
Georgia on My Mind |
| State Web Site: |
www.state.ga.us |
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