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City and State Information for Georgia

Georgia Facts, Statistics, and State Symbols

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Georgia

"Peach State, Empire State of the South"

Motto
Wisdom, justice, and moderation
Capitol
Atlanta
Name Origin
In honor of George II of England
Statehood Date
Jan. 2, 1788 (4th)
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Official Symbols

A state's official symbols represent the composition and culture of the land and people who live and have lived here. Below are the symbols of Georgia along with the year they became official.

Flower Cherokee Rose (1916)
Tree Live Oak (1937)
Bird Brown Thrasher (1935)
Song “Georgia On My Mind” (1922)
Demographics
Population Density
141.4 people per square mile
Geography and Weather
Land Area
57,906 sq mi. (149,977 sq km)
Lowest Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Average Elevation
600 ft (182.88 m)
Highest Temperature Recorded
112°F (44°C) on August 20, 1983
Lowest Temperature Recorded
–17°F (–27°C) on January 27, 1940

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