| State Abbreviation |
AL |
| Statehood |
December 14, 1819 |
| State Capital |
Montgomery |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 52,419 sq miles; Land Only: 50,744 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
67 |
| State Population (2010) | 4,779,736 |
| Electoral Votes | 9 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
March 17, 2003 |
| State Motto |
Audemus jura nostra defendere (We dare defend our rights) |
| State Flower |
Camellia |
| State Bird |
Yellowhammer |
| Nickname |
Yellowhammer State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
205, 251, 256, 334, 659, 938 |
| Top 5 Cities (2010 population) |
| Birmingham | 212,237 |
| Montgomery | 205,764 |
| Mobile | 195,111 |
| Huntsville | 180,105 |
| Tuscaloosa | 90,468 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None |