Alabama Facts


State Abbreviation AL
Statehood December 14, 1819
State Capital Montgomery
Number of Counties 67
State Population (2005)4,557,808
State Quarter Issue Date March 17, 2003
State Flower Camellia
Nickname Yellowhammer State
State Flag alabama
Governor Bob Riley (R)
Senators Jeff Sessions (R)
Richard Shelby (R)
Area Codes 205, 251, 256, 334
Top 5 Cities (2000 population)
Birmingham242,820
Montgomery201,568
Mobile198,915
Huntsville158,216
Tuscaloosa77,906
Major Sports Teams None



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