Population: 4,135,543 (1996)
Capital: Montgomery, Population 219,863 (1995)
Nickname: Heart of Dixie; Camellia State
Year of Admission: December 14, 1819
Order of Admission: 22 |
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Area: 52,237 sq miles (135,294 sq kilometers) (the 29th biggest state).
Location: Alabama is situated on the Southeast of United States
Borders: Tennessee on the North, Georgia on the East, Florida on the South & Mississippi on the West
Climate: Alabama has warmth and sunshine for the greater part of the year. Spring arrives early, with the weather warming to the 60s Fahrenheit daily by March. Summer days average in the low 80s, with periods of 90 and above. Prolonged spells of severely cold weather are not frequent during the winter. Snow is a rarity except in higher altitudes of north Alabama.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Sea Level
Highest point: Cheaha Mountain - 2,405 feet (733 m)
Land Area: 50,750 sq miles
Water area: 1,487 sq miles
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