Georgia
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Territory (land area) |
57,906 sq miles = 149,976 sq kms (Ranks 21st among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
9,072,576 |
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Admitted: |
January 2, 1788, as the 4th state
of the US |
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Capital: |
Atlanta |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Atlanta |
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Abbreviation: |
GA |
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Nickname: |
The Peach State |
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Region: |
The
South |