Population: 6,751,404 (1992)
Capital: Atlanta, Population 403,819 (1998)
Nickname: Empire State of the South; Peach State
Year of Admission: January 2, 1788
Order of Admission: 4 |
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Area: 58,997 sq miles (152,802 sq kilometers) (the 24th biggest state).
Location: Georgia is situated on the Southeast of United States
Borders: Tennessee & North Carolina on the North, South Carolina on the East, Florida on the South & Alabama on the West
Climate: Humid/hot in summer. Frequent rain. Mild winter. Cooler in the northern mountains. Temperature generally ranges from 30°F (-1°C) to 90°F (33°C).
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Sea Level
Highest point: Brasstown Bald - 24,784 feet (1,458 m)
Land Area: 57,919 sq miles
Water area: 1,058 sq miles
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