State Facts

Full Name

State of Georgia

Admitted to the Union (Rank)

January 2, 1788 (4th)

Population 2000 (Rank)

8,186,453 (10th)

Land Area (Rank)

57,906 square miles; 149,976 square kilometers (21st)

Capital

Atlanta

Postal Abbreviation

GA

State Nicknames

Peach State,
Empire State of the South

Motto

Wisdom, justice, and moderation

Song

“Georgia on My Mind” (music by Hoagy Carmichael, words by Stuart Gorrell)

State Symbols

Flower: Cherokee rose
Tree: Live oak
Bird: Brown thrasher
Gem: Quartz

Economy

Agriculture:
- Poultry and eggs,
- peanuts,
- cattle,
- hogs,
- dairy products,
- vegetables
Industry:
- Textiles and apparel,
- transportation equipment,
- food processing,
- paper products,
- chemical products,
- electric equipment,
- tourism