| State of Georgia |
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| Official language(s) |
English |
| Demonym |
Georgian |
| Capital |
Atlanta |
| Largest city |
Atlanta |
| Largest metro area |
Atlanta metro area |
| Area |
Ranked 24th in the US |
| - Total |
59,425 sq mi
(153,909 km2) |
| - Width |
230 miles (370 km) |
| - Length |
298 miles (480 km) |
| - % water |
2.6 |
| - Latitude |
30.356 - 34.985° N |
| - Longitude |
80.840 - 85.605° W |
| Population |
Ranked 9th in the US |
| - Total |
9,829,211 (2009 est.)[1]
8,186,453 (2000) |
| - Density |
141.4/sq mi (54.59/km2)
Ranked 18th in the US |
| - Median income |
$43,217 (28th) |
| Elevation |
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| - Highest point |
Brasstown Bald[2]
4,784 ft (1,458 m) |
| - Mean |
591 ft (180 m) |
| - Lowest point |
Atlantic Ocean[2]
0 ft (0 m) |
| Admission to Union |
January 2, 1788 (4th) |
| Governor |
Sonny Perdue (R) |
| Lieutenant Governor |
Casey Cagle (R) |
| Legislature |
General Assembly |
| -Upper house |
State Senate |
| -Lower house |
House of Representatives |
| U.S. Senators |
Saxby Chambliss (R)
Johnny Isakson (R) |
| U.S. House delegation |
7 Republicans, 6 Democrats (list) |
| Time zone |
Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Abbreviations |
GA US-GA |
| Website |
http://www.georgia.gov |
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Find More information about Georgia at wikipedia
More Information About Georgia
Name: Georgia
Capital: Atlanta
Population: 8186453
Common Nicknames:
Agriculture: "Poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, vegetables"
Industry: "Textiles and apparel, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemical products, elect"
Total Crimes: 3981
State Rank in Crime: 26
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