USA History
Georgia
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: January 2, 1788
Capital: Atlanta
Known as: Empire State of the South, Peach State
Motto: Wisdom, justice, and moderation
Bird: Brown thrasher
Fish: Largemouth bass
Flower: Cherokee rose
Song: "Georgia on My Mind"
Tree: Live Oak
Area: 58,977 Square miles
Number of Counties: 159
Highest point: 4,784 feet (Brasstown Bald)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)