USA History
Alabama
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: December 14, 1819
Capital: Montgomery
Known as: Cotton State, Heart of Dixie
Motto: We dare defend our rights
Bird: Yellowhammer
Fish: Tarpon (saltwater), largemouth bass (freshwater)
Flower: Camellia
Mineral: Red Iron ore (Hemarite)
Stone: Marble
Song: "Alabama"
Tree: Southern pine
Area: 52,237 Square miles
Number of Counties: 67
Highest point: 2,405 feet
Lowest point: sea level (Gulf of Mexico)