Georgia is known for:
- Warm, temperate climate
- 3 P's - Peaches, Peanuts, and Pecans
- Its lumber, resins, and turpentine
- Cotton
- Quail hunting
- Coca-Cola
Geography & Demographics
| State Abbreviation |
GA |
| State Capital |
Atlanta |
| State Size |
Total (Land + Water): 59,425 sq miles; Land Only: 57,906 sq miles |
| Number of Counties |
159 |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Time Zone |
| Bordering States |
Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee |
| Highest Point | Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet |
| National Parks | None |
| State Population (2020) | 10,711,908 |
| State Population Density | 185.0 people / square mile |
| Area Codes |
229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912, 943 |
| Top 5 Cities (2020 population) |
Atlanta (512,550)
Augusta (202,079)
Columbus (196,442)
Savannah (143,632)
Athens (127,795)
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Government & Legislature
State Symbols
| State Amphibian | Green tree frog |
| State Bird |
Brown thrasher |
| State Crop | Peanut |
| State Fish | Largemouth bass |
| State Flower |
Cherokee rose |
| State Fruit | Peach |
| State Insect | Honeybee |
| State Marine Mammal | Right whale |
| State Mineral | Staurolite |
| State Motto |
Wisdom, justice, and moderation |
| State Nickname |
Peach State; Empire State of the South
| | State Reptile | Gopher tortoise |
| State Tree |
Live oak |
| State Vegetable | Vidalia onion |
Sports Teams
Popular Tourist Attractions
Popular Iconic Georgia Foods
Georgia is famous for the following foods:
- Peaches
- Boiled Peanuts
- Pecan Pie
- Fried Chicken
- Pimento Cheese
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Shrimp and Grits
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Corn On The Cob
Famous People Born In Georgia
Nobel Prize Winners
United States Presidents
- Jimmy Carter (39th President)
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Members
- Marion Motley (Fullback. Inducted in 1968)
- Jim Brown (Fullback. Inducted in 1971)
- Jim Parker (Offensive Guard, Offensive Tackle. Inducted in 1972)
- Mel Blount (Cornerback. Inducted in 1989)
- John Hannah (Guard. Inducted in 1991)
- Larry Little (Guard. Inducted in 1993)
- Rayfield Wright (Offensive Tackle. Inducted in 2006)
- Richard Dent (Defensive End. Inducted in 2011)
- Ray Guy (Punter. Inducted in 2014)
- Kevin Mawae (Center. Inducted in 2019)
- Calvin Johnson (Wide Receiver. Inducted in 2021)
Baseball Hall Of Fame Players
- Ty Cobb (Center Fielder. Inducted in 1936)
- Bill Terry (First Baseman. Inducted in 1954)
- Jackie Robinson (Second Baseman. Inducted in 1962)
- Josh Gibson (Catcher. Inducted in 1972)
- Johnny Mize (First Baseman. Inducted in 1981)
- Frank Thomas (First Baseman. Inducted in 2014)
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Players
- Walt Frazier (Guard. Inducted in 1987)
- Teresa Edwards (Guard. Inducted in 2011)
Famous Actors And Actresses
- Holly Hunter
- Julia Roberts
- Joanne Woodward
Famous Singers
- Ray Charles
- Amy Grant
- Alan Jackson
- Jennifer Paige
- Otis Redding
- Kanye West
Georgia Fun Facts
- Georgia was named for King George II of England.
- Georgia was founded in 1732 by British Member of Parliament James Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe's original intention was to use the colony as a place for debt-ridden people to get a fresh start.
- Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River.
- Georgia has seven official natural wonders: Amicalola Falls, the Okefenokee Swamp, Providence Canyon, Radium Springs, Stone Mountain, Tallulah Gorge, and Warm Springs.
- Coca-Cola was invented in May 1886 by John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia.
- The popular theme park - Six Flags Over Georgia, was actually named for six flags that flew over the lands that comprise of present-day Georgia. The six flags are that of England, Spain, France, Confederate States of America, United States, and Georgia.
- In Georgia, it's illegal to live on a boat for more than 30 days during a calendar year.
- Wesleyan College in Macon was the first college in the world established as a full college for women. It started in 1836 as Georgia Female College.
- Georgia is the only state with an official State Crop, peanut.
- The Hatsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport in terms of number of passengers served.
This page was last updated on January 30, 2023.
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