Georgia Fast Facts
• State Abbreviation (Postal Code): GA
• Time Zone(s): Eastern Standard (GMT -5)
• State Nickname(s): Peach State, Empire of the South
• State Capital: Atlanta
• Largest City: Atlanta
• Major Airports: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL, US Rank: 1)
• Highest Point: Brasstown Bald (4,784 ft.)
• Lowest Point: Sea Level (Atlantic Ocean coastline)
• Land Area: 59,425 sq. mi. (US rank: 24)
• Population (2010): 9,687,653 (US rank: 9)
• Major League Sports Teams: MLB: Atlanta Braves; NFL: Atlanta Falcons; NBA: Atlanta Hawks; NHL: Atlanta Thrashers
• State Government Website: Georgia.gov
• State Tourism Website: Explore Georgia
• Date Admitted to Union (Order): July 2nd, 1788 (4th)
• State Flag: Three alternating red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner, surrounded by thirteen stars representing Georgia's position as one of the original thirteen colonies.
Georgia Trivia
• The state is named for King George II of England.
• It is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.
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