Georgia (U.S. state)

Georgia is a state in the southeastern part of the United States. It is bordered by Florida to the south, Alabama to the west, Tennessee and North Carolina to the north, and South Carolina to the east. All of Georgia's coastline is on the Atlantic Ocean, which borders Georgia to the southeast. The capital of Georgia is Atlanta. Georgia is divided into 159 counties.

Georgia was established in 1732 and became a state in 1788. It was the last of the original 13 colonies and eventually joined in the growing rebellion against Britain. Georgia was named after George II of Great Britain.

History
Georgia was initially inhabited by Native Americans before the arrival of Europeans. The largest tribes were the Cherokee and the Creek.

Geography
There are 5 regional habitats of Georgia. They are the Appalachian Plateau region, the Ridge and Valley region, the Blue Ridge region, the Piedmont region, and the Atlantic Plain region.

Climate
Much of Georgia is a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers. The northern parts of Georgia receive more rain than any other areas in the state. Winters are usually mild.

Cities in Georgia
The capital and largest city of Georgia is Atlanta. The 1996 Olympic Games took place there, and the book and movie Gone with the Wind was set in and around Atlanta in the 1860s.  Atlanta has a large African American population. Other big cities in the state include Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon, Athens and Albany. Georgia has a total of 159 counties.

Related pages
 List of counties in Georgia
 List of rivers of Georgia

References


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