Georgia

 

 

Territory (land area)

57,906 sq miles = 149,976 sq kms (Ranks 21st among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

9,072,576

Admitted:

January 2, 1788, as the 4th state of the US

Capital:

Atlanta

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Atlanta

Abbreviation:

GA

Nickname:

The Peach State

Region:

The South